adj
crowning
KROW-nihng
Crowning (adj) means representing the highest point or greatest achievement of something. Example: “Winning the Olympic gold was the crowning moment of her career.”
adj
1
Representing the highest point or greatest achievement of something.
"Winning the Olympic gold was the crowning moment of her career."
noun
1
The stage of childbirth when the baby's head becomes visible and stays visible at the birth canal opening.
"When your baby’s head remains visible without slipping back in, it is known as crowning."
— Baby Crowning, American Pregnancy Association (2012)
"The midwife told her that crowning meant the baby would arrive within minutes."
How to use crowning
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe best, final touch on an achievement — or, in childbirth, the moment the baby's head first appears.
Common pairings
crowning achievement
crowning glory
crowning moment
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Word forms
- Plural
- crownings
- Comparative
- more crowning
- Superlative
- most crowning
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Etymology
Comes from Middle English crowninge, crounende, made up of crown and -ing.
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What does “crowning” mean?
The word “crowning” means representing the highest point or greatest achievement of something. In plain terms, the best, final touch on an achievement — or, in childbirth, the moment the baby's head first appears.
How do you pronounce “crowning”?
“Crowning” is pronounced KROW-nihng (/ˈkɹaʊnɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “crowning” in a sentence?
Here is “crowning” used in a sentence: “Winning the Olympic gold was the crowning moment of her career.”
What part of speech is “crowning”?
Depending on how it is used, “crowning” can be an adjective and a noun.
How many meanings does “crowning” have?
“Crowning” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: representing the highest point or greatest achievement of something.
