Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

cream of the crop

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.02 in modern English

Syllables
cream of the crop
IPA
28
Scrabble Score
14
Letters
1
Syllables
10
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The best or most desirable among some selection.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

Usage

Phrases

cream the crop cream of wheat high on the hog pick of the litter upper crust

Frequently Paired Words

cream of wheat high on the hog pick of the litter upper crust

Synonyms

crème de la crème

Questions

What does cream of the crop mean?
The best or most desirable among some selection.

How to pronounce cream of the crop

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