croissant

noun

crois·​sant krȯ-ˈsänt How to pronounce croissant (audio)
krə-;
krwä-ˈsäⁿ How to pronounce croissant (audio)
plural croissants krȯ-ˈsänt(s) How to pronounce croissant (audio)
krə-;
krwä-ˈsäⁿ(z)
: a flaky rich crescent-shaped roll

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While many Italians enjoy croissants known as cornetti with their morning espresso, Triestini might instead snack on buttery brioche or a slice of strucolo, the local version of strudel. Taras Grescoe, Travel + Leisure, 23 Nov. 2024 Paul tells Dylan that his croissants were underproved. Brian Moylan, Vulture, 22 Nov. 2024 Or trompe l’oeil gifts of all varieties: There's an upside-down cake candle, a handblown glass camembert Christmas tree ornament from John Derian, and even a croissant lamp, made out of an actual croissant! Chloe Malle, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2024 Owl Bakery serves artisanal croissants flavored with rum and orange blossom; Flour is your go-to for mouthwatering breakfast biscuits (and the breakfast salad is a delight, too). Jenn Rice, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for croissant 

Word History

Etymology

French, literally, crescent, from Middle French, from present participle of croistre to grow, from Latin crescere — more at crescent

First Known Use

1875, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of croissant was in 1875

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“Croissant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/croissant. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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croissant

noun
crois·​sant krȯ-ˈsänt How to pronounce croissant (audio) krə- How to pronounce croissant (audio)
plural croissants
: a flaky rich crescent-shaped roll

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