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cold cream

cold cream
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [kohld kreem]
    • /koʊld krim/
    • /kəʊld kriːm/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kohld kreem]
    • /koʊld krim/

Definitions of cold cream words

  • noun cold cream an emulsion of water and fat used cosmetically for softening and cleansing the skin 3
  • noun cold cream a creamy, soothing preparation of emulsified oil for softening and cleansing the skin 3
  • noun cold cream a creamy cosmetic, typically of oily consistency, used to cleanse or soothe the skin, especially of the face and neck, or to remove makeup. 1
  • noun cold cream skincare product 1
  • noun cold cream (pharmacy): An emulsion of water and certain fats, usually including beeswax and various scent agents, designed to smooth skin and remove makeup. 0

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Origin of cold cream

First appearance:

before 1700
One of the 50% oldest English words
First recorded in 1700-10

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Cold cream

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

cold cream popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

cold cream usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for cold cream

noun cold cream

  • lanolin — a fatty substance, extracted from wool, used in ointments, cosmetics, waterproof coatings, etc.
  • vanishing cream — a cosmetic similar to cold cream but less oily, applied usually to the face and neck as a base, night cream, or moisturizer.

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