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

Not in our basket were some of the chain’s more fun and fancy items, which run the gamut from croissants to Belgian chocolate to high-quality burger patties, and a whole range of alcoholic beverages. —Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026

The breakfast sandwich is also offered in a plethora of combinations, achieved through choices of meats, cheeses and breads (bagel, croissant, muffin and French toast among them). —Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 25 Mar. 2026

Before any steps could even be Strava-ed, the first in line for pastries grabbed a vegan strawberry croissant filled with vanilla custard in one hand and a za’atar jalapeno olive roll in the other. —Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026

Pics show the middle JoBro showing off slices of paradise, like hanging out on boat, playing padel and indulging in croissants at Caracas Bakery in MiMo, near his old digs. —Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 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
• savant
• storefront
• commandant
• confidant
• conodont
• debutante
• nonchalant
• restaurant
• daunt

Kids Definition

croissant

noun

crois·​sant krȯ-ˈsänt  krə- 

plural croissants

: a flaky rich crescent-shaped roll