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

There are other offerings at Richaud, including a selection of viennoiseries—croissants, pains au chocolat or aux raisins—all very nice, and an especially rich and sticky apple turnover. — Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2026

Kingsley is planning to work with Parkville’s The Baker’s Table for pastries and is currently on the hunt for someone who makes great croissants. — Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2026

Upgrade Your Pastries With More Fiber and Protein Pastries and bakery-style breakfasts like muffins or croissants are tasty and tempting, but they’re often made with refined flour, which strips away important blood-sugar-stabilizing nutrients. — Caitlin Beale, HEALTH, 29 Oct. 2026

Known for inventive, seasonal croissants that sell like hotcakes, rich focaccia sandwiches, and long lines, the scene outside is an experience in itself. — Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 28 Oct. 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
• passant
• savant
• storefront
• commandant
• confidant
• conodont
• debutante
• nonchalant
• restaurant

Kids Definition

croissant

noun

crois·​sant krȯ-ˈsänt  krə- 

plural croissants

: a flaky rich crescent-shaped roll