crepe

[kreyp]

crepe Definition

  • 1a thin, light pancake made from a batter and cooked on a hot surface
  • 2a fabric with a wrinkled or crinkled surface

Using crepe: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "crepe" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I had a crepe filled with Nutella and strawberries for breakfast.

  • Example

    The dress was made of a delicate silk crepe.

  • Example

    The recipe calls for a crepe pan to make the perfect crepes.

crepe Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with crepe

  • a type of crepe made with buckwheat flour instead of wheat flour, typically used in savory dishes

    Example

    The traditional Breton dish galette is a buckwheat crepe filled with ham, cheese, and egg.

  • a type of crepe filled with sliced bananas, typically served with whipped cream and chocolate sauce

    Example

    The dessert menu includes a banana crepe topped with caramel sauce.

  • a type of flowering tree or shrub with showy pink, white, or purple flowers and peeling bark

    Example

    The backyard is shaded by a beautiful crepe myrtle tree.

Origins of crepe

from French 'crêpe', from Latin 'crispus', meaning 'curled'

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Summary: crepe in Brief

A 'crepe' [kreyp] is a thin, light pancake made from batter and cooked on a hot surface. It can be sweet or savory and filled with various ingredients. 'Crepe' also refers to a fabric with a wrinkled or crinkled surface, often made of silk or rayon. Examples include 'I had a crepe filled with Nutella and strawberries for breakfast.' and 'The dress was made of a delicate silk crepe.'

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