croissant

noun

crois·​sant krȯ-ˈsänt How to pronounce croissant (audio)
krə-;
krwä-ˈsäⁿ How to pronounce croissant (audio)
plural croissants krȯ-ˈsänt(s) How to pronounce croissant (audio)
krə-;
krwä-ˈsäⁿ(z)
: a flaky rich crescent-shaped roll

Examples of croissant in a Sentence

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Breakfast here is not to be missed—expect baskets of golden croissants, counters filled with mountains of fruit, cold meats, and cheeses; a ‘make-your-own’ pancake area, and silver trays stacked with sizzling sausages and gorgeously crisp bacon. Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025 Grab one and head up the street to Rosie’s to pair with warm coffee to savor in its charming gardens. Don’t skip: Burney’s is known for its glazed croissant — what many (accurately) refer to as the enticing and elevated cousin of the Krispy Kreme donut. Jenny Matz, Charlotte Observer, 17 July 2025 This includes spoonfuls of mayonnaise, bushels of croissants, and trays of sheet cakes. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 15 July 2025 Recipes like a $50 mini croissant cereal have brought them viral fame. Alexis Benveniste, New York Times, 12 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for croissant

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of croissant was in 1875

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“Croissant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/croissant. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.

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croissant

noun
crois·​sant krȯ-ˈsänt How to pronounce croissant (audio) krə- How to pronounce croissant (audio)
plural croissants
: a flaky rich crescent-shaped roll

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