crucifix

noun

cru·​ci·​fix ˈkrü-sə-ˌfiks 

: a representation of Christ on the cross

Examples of crucifix in a Sentence

He wears a crucifix on a chain around his neck.

Recent Examples on the Web

Ragin’ Cajuns football jerseys and a crucifix hang above the back counter. —Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026

The pilgrims marched westward out of the city, carrying crucifixes and flags bearing the names of local saints. —Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 13 Feb. 2026

Centering each crucifix was an eternal knot representing the strength of the Armenian faith. —Marlise Kast-Myers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026

Her mom pushed back a stray hair and straightened the small chain with a crucifix around the girl’s neck. —Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 31 Jan. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Late Latin crucifixus the crucified Christ, from crucifixus, past participle of crucifigere to crucify, from Latin cruc-, crux + figere to fasten — more at fix

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for crucifix

• bolsheviks
• candlesticks
• intermix
• lunatics
• mensheviks
• orthotics
• politicks
• politics
• biopolitics
• bricks
• brix
• chicks

Kids Definition

crucifix

noun

cru·​ci·​fix ˈkrü-sə-ˌfiks 

: a cross with a figure of Jesus crucified on it

Etymology

Middle English crucifix "crucifix," from Latin crucifixus (same meaning), derived from earlier Latin crucifigere "to crucify," from cruc-, crux "cross" and figere "to fasten, fix" — related to cross, crucify, fix