Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cream-puff
noun
/ˈkriːm pʌf/
Definition
A type of light pastry filled with cream or custard.
Examples
- She baked a batch of cream puffs for the party.
- After dinner, we enjoyed delicious cream puffs with vanilla filling.
- At the bakery, the cream puffs were the most popular item.
Meaning
Cream-puff refers to a sweet pastry that is typically light and airy, filled with whipped cream, custard, or other sweet fillings.
Synonyms
- Éclair
- Profiterole
- Pastry
