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

Morning Start the day with electric green kaya toast and dreamy seasonal croissants. —Becky Duffett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 June 2026

Members can redeem the promotion for a variety of donuts, chocolate croissants and Danishes, according to the company, limit one donut per rewards member. —Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 4 June 2026

Tucked around the side of the building, dusty rose and baby pink hued The Connaught Patisserie by Nicolas Rouzaud is known for sublime pastries—morning croissants, fresh afternoon pasties arriving before Champagne hour, and celebratory cakes to take home. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026

Start the day with a slice of fresh-out-the-oven croissant loaf at Rockaway Beach Bakery, a chill neighborhood spot founded by pastry chef Tracy Obolsky. —Zoey Goto, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 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