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Why "soar cream" isn't on the menu

Reviewed and edited by

Anwar Kareem 14/11/2024, 07:06

English.me team member

What kind of error is it?

Soar cream or sour cream. What's correct?

Spelling and pronunciation error

Why do people make this mistake?

The error likely arises from mishearing or mispronouncing "sour cream" as "soar cream".

What is correct?

The correct term is "sour cream", which is a fermented dairy product.

Examples of correct usage

I like to put sour cream on my baked potatoes.
Sour cream is commonly used in dips and sauces.
Can you please pass the sour cream for the nachos?

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