crested

adjective

crest·​ed ˈkre-stəd How to pronounce crested (audio)
Synonyms of crestednext
: having a crest
a crested bird

Examples of crested in a Sentence

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Eight crested ibises were released into the wild in a north-central Japanese town, decades after the birds went extinct in the country. ABC News, 31 May 2026 DeLuca lists the great crested flycatcher, prothonotary warbler, chickadees, nuthatches, Eastern bluebirds, tree swallows, and purple martins as among birds that will nest in a hollow or snag. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 May 2026 For instance, Kent pointed out a small crested blue chalk fingers plant, or Senecio vitalis. Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2026 Iris From tiny native dwarf crested iris (Iris cristata) to tall showy bearded iris (Iris germanica), these impressive flowers cover the bloom season between tulips, narcissus, and daylilies. Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 27 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for crested

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of crested was in the 14th century

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“Crested.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crested. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.

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