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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Organized by a consortium of professional bakers, the 5280 Pastry Co-Op, the Golden Croissant brought together a dozen local bakeries, who worked in the days beforehand to perfect their recipes, arriving on Wednesday with trays of croissants. Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 6 Feb. 2026 The croissant crust was buttery and flaky, the apples soft and spiced, and the caramel tied it all together. Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 4 Feb. 2026 As marathoners zip by, spectators are invited to cheer, snap images for Instagrams and TikToks, and hang out with free coffee, water and croissants. Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 22 Jan. 2026 Another successful part of the business is the new series of sweet and savory croissants the company is now introducing every six to eight weeks. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026 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 16 Feb. 2026.

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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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