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

In the morning, as guests in Celine sunglasses line up for iced lattes, the display case glistens with fresh chocolate croissants, and fruit and grain bowls are whipped up to order. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026

Customers take their pick among rows of blueberry scones, red velvet cake, Dubai chocolate croissants and treats served with oozing honey combs. —Aviva Bechky, Houston Chronicle, 6 May 2026

Besides serving drinks, sandwiches and Trompeau’s trademark croissants, the Cherry Creek store will also have a space for artists with Down syndrome to sell their work. —Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 4 May 2026

Working in batches, submerge reserved croissant tops in remaining egg mixture (about 2 cups) in bowl, turning as needed, until saturated, about 20 seconds. —Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 2 May 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