crème de la crème

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Definition of crème de la crème in English English dictionary

Best of the best; something that's superlative. The very best

To be an astronaut you must be the crème de la crème.

Related Terms

creme de la creme

Alternative spelling of crème de la crème

creme de la creme

best of the best

Turkish pronunciation

krim dı lä krim

Pronunciation

/ˈkrēm də ˈlä ˈkrēm/ /ˈkriːm də ˈlɑː ˈkriːm/

Etymology

(noun.) circa 1821. French crème de la crème (“cream of the cream”)