crown

crown

noun

Definition of CROWN

1

a decorative band or wreath worn about the head as a symbol of victory or honor <the crown of laurel leaves that is traditionally placed on the winner of the marathon>

Synonyms chaplet, coronal (also coronel), coronet, diadem

Related Words anadem [archaic], tiara; garland, laurel

2

the position occupied by the one who comes in first in a competition <his lifelong dream of someday winning the heavyweight boxing crown>

Synonyms championship, title

3

the highest part or point <covered in mud from the soles of his feet to the crown of his head>

Synonyms acme, apex, apogee, capstone, climax, crescendo, crest, crown, culmination, head, high noon, high tide, high-water mark, meridian, ne plus ultra, noon, noontime, peak, pinnacle, sum, summit, tip-top, top, zenith

Related Words bloom, blossom, flood tide, flower, glory, heyday, prime; cap, ceiling, roof; extreme, extremity, tip, vertex; high, highlight, highspot

Near Antonyms abyss, base, foot; minimum

Antonyms bottom, nadir, rock bottom