Meaning of the word crescent in English

What does crescent mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

crescent

US /ˈkres.ənt/

UK /ˈkres.ənt/

a narrow, curved shape that is thicker in the middle and tapers to a point at each end, like the shape of the moon in its first or last quarter

Example:

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The moon was a thin crescent in the night sky.

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She drew a crescent shape on the paper.

Synonym:

half-moon sickle arc curve

a pastry in the shape of a crescent, typically made of puff pastry

Example:

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I had a delicious chocolate crescent for breakfast.

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The bakery sells fresh crescents every morning.

having the shape of a crescent

Example:

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The chef arranged the crescent-shaped potatoes on the plate.

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A crescent moon appeared in the sky.

Synonym:

curved bow-shaped arcuate

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