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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Hiking, biking, and horseback trails wind through native prairie, while photographers and birdwatchers search for rare species like grasshopper sparrows, crested caracaras, and burrowing owls. Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 2 Mar. 2026 That means roughly two out of every three homes include a furry, feathered, scaly or crested companion. Cathy M. Rosenthal, San Antonio Express-News, 10 Feb. 2026 Paintings of the Puerto Rican flag, and el Sapo Concho, the Puerto Rican crested toad, along with other sketches of Bad Bunny, were on full display. Charlie Vargas, Daily News, 9 Feb. 2026 The sapo concho is the Puerto Rican crested toad, an endangered amphibian native to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Island. Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 4 Feb. 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 14 Mar. 2026.

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