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

Examples of croissant in a Sentence

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Weekend specials like the chocolate chip cookie croissant might suit your brunch plans. Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025 But in recent years, local bakers have been adapting savory ingredients into all sorts of new and exciting items, from croissants to Danishes to galettes. Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025 The duo’s previously-mentioned, fan-favorite smoked short rib pastrami croissant—indulgent, ridiculous, perfect—was a natural fit. Lela London, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025 Cool the jam completely before serving, and spread it on toast or croissants with a pad of butter. Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 June 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 18 Jul. 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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