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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Redness and itchiness are common underneath, and it’s most often seen on oilier scalps, especially around the crown, hairline, or behind the ears.
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Allure, 18 Dec. 2025
And early in the year, Nvidia took the crown as the most-valuable tech company from Apple.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 17 Dec. 2025
Competition among regional capitals to emerge as an international finance hub is still intense, with no city yet managing to take the crown.
—Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 16 Dec. 2025
Use a rake to remove stray blades and other debris around the crown.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2025
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Allure, 18 Dec. 2025
And early in the year, Nvidia took the crown as the most-valuable tech company from Apple.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 17 Dec. 2025
Competition among regional capitals to emerge as an international finance hub is still intense, with no city yet managing to take the crown.
—Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 16 Dec. 2025
Use a rake to remove stray blades and other debris around the crown.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for the crown
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“The crown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20crown. Accessed 21 Dec. 2025.
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