crayon

cray·on | \ ˈkrā-ˌän

How to pronounce crayon (audio)

, -ən also ˈkran \

Definition of crayon

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : a stick of white or colored chalk or of colored wax used for writing or drawing

2 : a crayon drawing

crayon

crayoned; crayoning; crayons

Definition of crayon (Entry 2 of 2)

transitive verb

: to draw with a crayon

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Examples of crayon in a Sentence

Noun The drawing is done in crayon.

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun In this experiment, an adult couldn’t reach an item like a crayon. — Galadriel Watson, Washington Post, "If we’re all caught in a dangerous pandemic, where does the impulse to help others come from?," 1 Apr. 2020 Video: Manjula Varghese / The Chronicle Digital get-well card: Virtual crayons are the best medicine for a 69-year-old Berkeley man. — Steve Rubenstein, SFChronicle.com, "On the bright side: Mill Valley howls in unison, on a nightly basis," 27 Mar. 2020 Lay newspaper or scrap paper over the top, then make crayon rubbings in bright colors. — Jamie Kiffel-alcheh, National Geographic, "How to throw an (almost) zero-waste birthday party," 26 Feb. 2020 Hands-on activities include creating a keepsake out of a crayon at the Melt and Mold station, working on themed crafts in the Paint Palette and making designs using melted wax at the Drip Art Station. — Deborah Fleck, Dallas News, "Looking for winter family fun? Try Dallas-Fort Worth’s museums, aquariums and indoor play places," 10 Jan. 2020 Children who do not have the tools (pens, crayons, notebooks, backpacks) cannot do the work. — Amy Dickinson, oregonlive, "Ask Amy: Still looking to give back in 2019? Here’s a list," 30 Dec. 2019 Children who do not have the tools (pens, crayons, notebooks, backpacks) cannot do the work. — Amy Dickinson, Detroit Free Press, "Dust off the glitter, and give," 30 Dec. 2019 Children who do not have the tools (pens, crayons, notebooks, backpacks) cannot do the work. — Amy Dickinson, The Denver Post, "Ask Amy: Dust off the glitter, and give," 30 Dec. 2019 Children who do not have the tools (pens, crayons, notebooks, backpacks) cannot do the work. — BostonGlobe.com, "You're using a browser set to private or incognito mode.," 29 Dec. 2019

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5 Apr 2020

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“Crayon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crayon. Accessed 9 Apr. 2020.

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