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crayon

 

[ หˆkreษช.ษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

art supplies

A crayon is a stick of pigmented wax used for drawing or coloring. It is commonly used by children for art projects due to its ease of use and vibrant colors. Crayons come in a variety of colors and are often made from paraffin wax combined with color pigments. They can be found in both hard and soft forms, making them versatile for different techniques in art. Crayons are often used in schools for art education, as they allow for creativity without the mess that comes with paint.

Synonyms

colored pencil, marker, pastel

Examples of usage

  • My daughter loves to draw with crayons.
  • We bought a box of crayons for the art class.
  • He prefers using crayons over colored pencils.
  • The vibrant colors of the crayons impressed me.

Translations

Translations of the word "crayon" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น crayon

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅเคฐเฅ‡เคฏเฅ‰เคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Buntstift

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ krayon

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบั€ะตะนะดะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kredka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฏใƒฌใƒจใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท crayon

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ crayรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท krayรถn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํฌ๋ ˆ์šฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃู„ูˆุงู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pastelka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pastelka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่œก็ฌ”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ barvica

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kriayรณn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบั€ะตะนะดะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒ แƒ”แƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qษ™lษ™m

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ crayรณn

Etymology

The word 'crayon' comes from the French word 'craie', which means chalk. In the early 19th century, crayon was used to denote colored chalks used for drawing, specifically for artists. The term began to evolve as manufacturers created sticks of colored wax for children. In 1903, the Binney & Smith Company produced the first box of Crayola crayons, which popularized the product in homes and schools across America. Since then, the brand Crayola has become synonymous with crayons, and the word has adapted to include a range of wax-based coloring tools. The modern crayon is not only a staple in children's art supplies but is also embraced by artists for its unique properties and effects. Over the years, crayons have materialized in various formulations, including environmentally friendly options made from soy wax or other biodegradable materials.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,250, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.