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

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An abundance of carbohydrates (croissants, baguettes, french fries, the works) were scattered throughout the itinerary. Rachel Dube, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025 Pastries Pastries, such as croissants, muffins, and donuts, are some of the unhealthiest breakfast choices. Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Health, 20 Jan. 2025 The menu also includes select pastries, including croissants, Danishes, and pandebono (a popular Colombian bread). Laura Barrero, Axios, 17 Jan. 2025 The result is a laminated dough, much like an oversize croissant, that encases ribbons of raw cane sugar and cinnamon cream cheese. Chelsea Brasted, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for croissant 

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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“Croissant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/croissant. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.

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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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