/ Dictionary / Index C cress: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: cress Pronunciation: (kres), [key] — n. any of various plants of the mustard family, esp. the watercress, having pungent-tasting leaves often used for salad and as a garnish. any of various similar plants. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: cress (Thesaurus) cresol cresset Related Content Daily Word Quiz: eureka Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language