Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
the cream of the crop
idiom
/ðə kriːm əv ðə krɒp/
Definition
The very best or the top choice among a group.
Examples
- Only the cream of the crop will be invited to the exclusive event.
- In her class, she always found the cream of the crop among her fellow students.
- The new restaurant in town is said to serve the cream of the crop when it comes to gourmet food.
Meaning
This phrase is used to describe the highest quality or the most excellent individuals or items in a category.
Synonyms
- the best
- top-notch
- elite
- the finest
- select
