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.
Spanish: crayonesPortuguese (BR): giz de ceraPortuguese (PT): lápis de ceraChinese (Simplified): 蜡笔Chinese (Traditional): 蠟筆Hindi: क्रेयॉनArabic: أقلام تلوينBengali: ক্রেয়নRussian: карандаши восковые - мелки (для рисования)Japanese: クレヨンVietnamese: bút sáp màuKorean: 크레용Turkish: pastel boyaUrdu: کریونIndonesian: krayon
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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