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The croissant has chocolate twisted in the middle with more chocolate drizzled on top, along with a sprinkle of almonds and a dash of powdered sugar.—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2026 People were making perfect croissants right in the middle of what was probably one of the most traumatic times for so many people, but some beautiful things did come out of it amazingly.—Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Jan. 2026 The combination of croissants, bacon, and cheese create an indulgent make-ahead treat for breakfast or brunch.—Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 6 Jan. 2026 On a first-time trip to Paris, biting into the city’s best baguettes and croissants is as much on the bucket list for many as a visit to the Eiffel Tower or the Louvre.—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for croissant
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Etymology
French, literally, crescent, from Middle French, from present participle of croistre to grow, from Latin crescere — more at crescent
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