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.
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The dress was made of a delicate silk crepe.
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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'
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.'
