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

Recent Examples on the Web Send any news, comments, croissants from the Paris race, and door stats to talk@qz.com. Morgan Haefner, Quartz, 1 Apr. 2024 The brunch menu also features pain au chocolat, a classic croissant and an almond croissant served with preserves and butter ($5 each, or 3 for $12). Elaine Rewolinski, Journal Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2024 My go-to order is a whole milk latte, a sticky-sweet kouign-amann sprinkled with black and white sesame seeds to eat on the walk back home, and a classic croissant for later. Nikita Richardson, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2024 The latter is a staple for locals and visitors alike, as it’s known for having the best croissants outside of France. Mitti Hicks, Essence, 10 Apr. 2024 Some bakeries flatten the raw croissant dough then bake the croissants under a heavy sheet pan to hold the shape. Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2024 Hadid then eats breakfast (a croissant in the video) before opening a can of Kin Euphorics. Esme Mazzeo, Peoplemag, 22 Mar. 2024 First-timers come to Paris seeking Eiffel Tower views, flaky croissants, snapshots of the Mona Lisa, and a proper taste of steak frites. Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 22 Mar. 2024 In the meantime, enjoy indulgent perks like afternoon tea with a mountain view and fondue at Walliser Stube; and pillowy, buttery croissants at the to-go café. Kristine Hansen, Vogue, 8 Feb. 2024

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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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Cite this Entry

“Croissant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/croissant. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.

Kids Definition

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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