crayons

word · lemma: crayon

Definition

Colored sticks, usually made of wax, that children use to draw or color pictures.

Usage & Nuances

Mostly used for children's art. The singular is 'crayon'; plural 'crayons'. Common collocation: 'box of crayons'. Not the same as colored pencils or markers, which have different materials and uses.

Example Sentences

Do you prefer coloring with crayons or markers?

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My little brother broke all his crayons in half.

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When I smell crayons, it reminds me of kindergarten.

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The children drew pictures with crayons.

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Please put your crayons back in the box.

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She bought a new set of crayons for school.

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