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

Representing the highest point or greatest achievement of something.

"Winning the Olympic gold was the crowning moment of her career."

noun

The stage of childbirth when the baby's head becomes visible and stays visible at the birth canal opening.

"The midwife told her that crowning meant the baby would arrive within minutes."

How to use crowning

Learner’s notes

In 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

Word forms

more crowning comparative, crownings plural, most crowning superlative

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Etymology

From Middle English crowninge, crounende, equivalent to crown + -ing.

Origin: Middle English

Rhymes for crowning

downing browning drowning clowning frowning

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Frequently asked questions

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.