crones

Definition of cronesnext
plural of crone
as in hags
a mean or ugly old woman a run-down house that was inhabited by a cantankerous crone who kept to herself

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of crones At a central spot, the crones halted, pulled out their cauldron and began the dark ritual. Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026 Somewhere in Budapest right now, two crones hovered over a cauldron of goulash are looking ahead to Sunday. Greg Cote february 3, Miami Herald, 3 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crones
Noun
  • Our conjure drives the cinematic imagination of Americans like the hags who ride our backs during our darkest nightmares.
    Essence, Essence, 29 Oct. 2025
  • Rather than hang out with the two old hags, Cherry decides to try her luck on the stand-up paddleboards with Brigitte and Daniel, but quickly loses her balance.
    Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The English actor married Persia White — who played Abby Bennett, one of the famous Bennett witches and the mother to Kat Graham's character, Bonnie.
    Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 5 Apr. 2026
  • Maul’s return in Season 3 of Clone Wars in 2011, by being revived by witches called Nightsisters on Dathomir, was well-received by fans.
    Daryl Baxter, Space.com, 30 Mar. 2026

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Crones.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crones. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.

More from Merriam-Webster on crones

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster