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Croissant: meaning, definitions and examples

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croissant

 

[ krwษ‘หหˆsษ’ฬƒ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

food item

A croissant is a buttery, flaky, and pastry made from a rich yeast-leavened dough. It is shaped into a crescent form, which contributes to its distinctive appearance and texture. Originally from Austria, it was popularized in France, where it became a staple in bakeries and cafes. Croissants are often enjoyed for breakfast and can be served plain or filled with various ingredients like chocolate or almond paste.

Synonyms

bread roll, crescent roll, pastry

Examples of usage

  • I had a delicious croissant with my coffee this morning.
  • The bakery's croissants are freshly baked every day.
  • She placed a chocolate croissant in her shopping basket.

Translations

Translations of the word "croissant" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น croissant

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅเคฐเฅ‰เค‡เคธเฅ‡เค‚เคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Croissant

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ croissant

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบั€ัƒะฐัะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ croissant

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฏใƒญใƒฏใƒƒใ‚ตใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท croissant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ croissant

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kruvasan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํฌ๋ฃจ์•„์ƒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒุฑูˆุงุณุงู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ croissant

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ croissant

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฏ้ข‚

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ croissant

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ croissant

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบั€ัƒะฐััะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฅแƒ แƒฃแƒแƒกแƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kruvasan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ croissant

Etymology

The word 'croissant' comes from the French language, which translates directly to 'crescent.' Its origins can be traced back to the Austrian kipferl, a baked good that dates back to at least the 13th century. The kipferl was brought to France in the 18th century, and it is said that bakers in Vienna started to shape the pastry into a crescent form as a representation of a traditional victory over the Ottoman Empire. This shaped pastry caught the attention of French bakers, who began to refine its recipe, incorporating techniques of making puff pastry. The first documented recipe for the croissant was published in 1891 by Sylvain Claudius Goy. Today's croissant is often associated with French culture and is a symbol of the French culinary tradition, becoming widely popular around the world as a breakfast delight.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,963 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.