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noun

crayon

KRAY-on

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Crayon (noun) means a stick of colored wax or chalk used for drawing. Example: “The kindergartner colored the whole page with a red crayon.”

noun

1

A stick of colored wax or chalk used for drawing.

"The kindergartner colored the whole page with a red crayon."

verb

1

To draw or color using a crayon.

"She crayoned a picture of her family for her grandmother."

How to use crayon

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA wax or chalk stick for drawing, most associated with children's art.

Common pairings

box of crayons crayon drawing

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

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Word forms

Plural: crayons
Third person singular: crayons
Past tense: crayoned, crayonned

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Etymology

From French crayon, "pencil," from craie, "chalk," ultimately from Latin creta, "chalk" or "clay."

Origin: Latin

Synonyms

wax crayon

Rhymes for crayon

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Frequently asked questions

What does “crayon” mean?

The word “crayon” means a stick of colored wax or chalk used for drawing. In plain terms, a wax or chalk stick for drawing, most associated with children's art.

How do you pronounce “crayon”?

“Crayon” is pronounced KRAY-on (/ˈkɹeɪ̯.ɑn/ in IPA).

How do you use “crayon” in a sentence?

Here is “crayon” used in a sentence: “The kindergartner colored the whole page with a red crayon.”

What part of speech is “crayon”?

Depending on how it is used, “crayon” can be a noun and a verb.

Where does the word “crayon” come from?

The word “crayon” comes from Latin. From French crayon, "pencil," from craie, "chalk," ultimately from Latin creta, "chalk" or "clay.".

How many meanings does “crayon” have?

“Crayon” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a stick of colored wax or chalk used for drawing.