noun
croissant
KWA-so
Croissant (noun) means a flaky, buttery pastry shaped like a crescent, typically eaten for breakfast. Example: “He grabbed a warm croissant and a coffee on his way to work.”
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A flaky, buttery pastry shaped like a crescent, typically eaten for breakfast.
"He grabbed a warm croissant and a coffee on his way to work."
"The bakery sells almond croissants on weekends."
How to use croissant
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA curved, layered French pastry, famous for its buttery, flaky texture.
Common pairings
a buttery croissant
almond croissant
chocolate croissant
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Word forms
- Plural
- croissants
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Etymology
Borrowed from French croissant, meaning "crescent," the present participle of croître ("to grow"); it is a doublet of the English word "crescent."
Synonyms
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crescent roll
Rhymes for croissant
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What does “croissant” mean?
The word “croissant” means a flaky, buttery pastry shaped like a crescent, typically eaten for breakfast. In plain terms, a curved, layered French pastry, famous for its buttery, flaky texture.
How do you pronounce “croissant”?
“Croissant” is pronounced KWA-so (/kɹəˈsɑnt/ in IPA).
How do you use “croissant” in a sentence?
Here is “croissant” used in a sentence: “He grabbed a warm croissant and a coffee on his way to work.”
What part of speech is “croissant”?
“Croissant” is a noun.
Where does the word “croissant” come from?
The word “croissant” comes from French. Borrowed from French croissant, meaning "crescent," the present participle of croître ("to grow"); it is a doublet of the English word "crescent.".
