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

Examples of croissant in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web During the whirlwind trip, Gomez tucked into a croissant, posed in front of the Eiffel tower and luxuriated in a bubble bath. Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 23 Feb. 2024 Breakfast served is a sumptuous spread of fruits, muesli, cold meats, cheeses, pastries, and croissants, with cooked options from creamy eggs royale to smashed avocado on toast. Lewis Nunn, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2024 Crumb Couture will leave your clothes smelling like the bakery of your dreams; the sweet scent is light and filled with notes of berry, vanilla, and fresh croissants. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Feb. 2024 Which is just as well for Selena Gomez, who was pictured acting like a true Francophile and dipping her croissant in her coffee, with not a stray lipstick stain in sight. Georgia Day, Glamour, 20 Feb. 2024 And Theory Coffee Roasters, which is open daily at 1250 California St., supplements its coffee drinks with fresh bakery items including croissants, kouign amman and other buttery, sweet and savory options. Janet Fullwood, The Mercury News, 19 Feb. 2024 Other items on Wendy’s breakfast menu include: Homestyle French toast sticks Bacon, egg and cheese biscuit Honey butter chicken biscuit Sausage, egg and swiss croissant Find your nearest Wendy’s here. Tanasia Kenney, Miami Herald, 15 Feb. 2024 Each morning, guests receive a basket filled with croissants, granola, yogurt, fruit, and juice; alternatively, there’s a daily continental breakfast for an additional fee. Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 18 Feb. 2024 Look for its signature Cloud Cake, along with croissants, pastries and fresh bread. Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 16 Feb. 2024

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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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Cite this Entry

“Croissant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/croissant. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

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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