the crown
noun
1
or the Crown
: the government of a country that is officially ruled by a king or queen
the blessing of the Spanish crown
allegiance to the crown
She was appointed by the Crown.
2
: the position of power that a king or queen has
When the king died childless, his brother assumed the crown.
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Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 9 Mar. 2026
Fortunately, the alternate jersey has no such restrictions, and the crown really stands out.
—Johnny Flores Jr, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
The ponytail began with a sleek foundation, with the lengths cinched at the crown of her head and fastened in a series of bubbles.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 5 Mar. 2026
Also important is how deep the crown is planted.
—Lauren Wellbank, Martha Stewart, 5 Mar. 2026
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“The crown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20crown. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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