croissant
word
Definition
A croissant is a flaky, crescent-shaped pastry made with buttery dough, often eaten for breakfast or as a snack.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly for a specific type of French pastry; pronounced 'kwah-SAHN.' Often found in bakeries and cafes, and commonly paired with coffee. Not to be confused with other types of bread or pastry.
Spanish: cruasán - croissantPortuguese (BR): croissant - croaçãPortuguese (PT): croissantChinese (Simplified): 可颂Chinese (Traditional): 可頌Hindi: क्रोइसाँArabic: كرواسونBengali: ক্রোয়াসাঁRussian: круассанJapanese: クロワッサンVietnamese: bánh sừng bòKorean: 크루아상Turkish: kruvasanUrdu: کروسانIndonesian: croissant
Example Sentences
Let’s share a croissant and some coffee.
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I had a croissant for breakfast today.
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The bakery sells fresh croissants every morning.
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She bought a chocolate croissant at the café.
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He likes his croissant warm, straight from the oven.
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Nothing beats a buttery croissant on a lazy Sunday morning.
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