croissant

noun

crois·​sant krȯ-ˈsänt 

krə-;

krwä-ˈsäⁿ 

plural croissants krȯ-ˈsänt(s) 

krə-;

krwä-ˈsäⁿ(z)

: a flaky rich crescent-shaped roll

Examples of croissant in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Remember how everybody was doing the croissant and cookie dough thing? — Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 July 2026

Cronuts combine the best of both worlds Cronuts, a cross between traditional French croissants and classic American-style donuts, have gained significant popularity in recent years, according to lifestyle media outlet Good Housekeeping. — Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 8 July 2026

Smoked paprika, black pepper, and hot sauce give it a peppery twist, and when tucked into a buttery croissant, the whole salad is simply irresistible. — Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 29 June 2026

Sheeted, cut into triangles, and rolled in the tradition of a classic croissant, the pastry reflects precise lamination, reimagined through potato dough to achieve a texture that is both light and savory. — Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026

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

Rhymes for croissant

• avant
• detente
• entente
• passant
• savant
• storefront
• commandant
• confidant
• conodont
• debutante
• nonchalant
• restaurant

Kids Definition

croissant

noun

crois·​sant krȯ-ˈsänt  krə- 

plural croissants

: a flaky rich crescent-shaped roll