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creme de bananes: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples

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UK/ˌkrɛm də bəˈnɑːn/US/ˌkrɛm də bəˈnæn/

Formal/technical (culinary, bartending), sometimes semi-formal in social/dining contexts.

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What does “creme de bananes” mean?

A sweet, banana-flavored liqueur.

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Definition

Meaning and Definition

A sweet, banana-flavored liqueur.

A French-style liqueur made from a base spirit, typically neutral grain spirit or brandy, infused with banana flavoring and sweetened with sugar.

Dialectal Variation

British vs American Usage

Differences

Both varieties use the same French name, though it may be more familiar in the UK due to stronger historical ties to French cuisine and liqueurs.

Connotations

Connotes sophistication, imported luxury, or classic cocktail ingredients in both regions.

Frequency

Equally low frequency in both dialects. Likely more common in contexts discussing cocktails, liqueurs, or specialty foods.

Grammar

How to Use “creme de bananes” in a Sentence

[drink/serve] crème de bananes[mix] crème de bananes [with][pour] crème de bananes [into][flavour] with crème de bananes

Vocabulary

Collocations

strong
bottle ofshot ofliqueur
medium
Frenchsweetbananaflavored
weak
expensivedeliciousyellowsmooth

Examples

Examples of “creme de bananes” in a Sentence

verb

British English

  • The recipe requires you to layer the crème de bananes carefully.

American English

  • You can drizzle the crème de bananes over the ice cream.

adjective

British English

  • The crème de bananes liqueur added a tropical note.

American English

  • It's a crème de bananes cocktail, not just plain rum.

Usage

Meaning in Context

Business

Used in import/export, hospitality supply, or menu descriptions.

Academic

Rare; potentially in culinary history, food science, or gastronomy studies.

Everyday

Rare; used when discussing specific cocktail recipes or unusual liqueurs.

Technical

Used in bartending/mixology, culinary arts, and beverage production.

Vocabulary

Synonyms of “creme de bananes”

Neutral

banana liqueur

Weak

banana-flavored spiritbanana cordial

Watch out

Common Mistakes When Using “creme de bananes”

  • Spelling: 'cream de bananas' (incorrect anglicization).
  • Pronunciation: stressing 'crème' incorrectly or anglicizing 'bananes' to /bəˈneɪnz/.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Essentially yes, but 'crème de bananes' specifically denotes a French-style liqueur, which often implies a certain quality and method of production.

In British English: /ˌkrɛm də bəˈnɑːn/. In American English: /ˌkrɛm də bəˈnæn/. The final 's' in 'bananes' is silent.

Yes, it is used in dessert sauces, glazes, and to flavor cakes and pastries, as well as in cocktails.

In French liqueur terminology, 'crème de...' denotes a sweet, syrupy liqueur, not a dairy product. It refers to the texture and sweetness.

A sweet, banana-flavored liqueur.

Creme de bananes is usually formal/technical (culinary, bartending), sometimes semi-formal in social/dining contexts. in register.

Learning

Memory Aids

Mnemonic

Think of a French dessert ('crème') made from bananas ('bananes'), but in a glass.

Conceptual Metaphor

A LIQUOR IS A DISTILLED ESSENCE (of a fruit).

Practice

Quiz

Fill in the gap
The classic cocktail requires a specific banana liqueur from France.
Multiple Choice

What is 'crème de bananes' primarily?

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