Crown: meaning, definitions and examples

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crown

[ kraʊn ]

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on head

A crown is a circular ornamental headdress worn by a monarch as a symbol of authority, usually made of precious metal and adorned with jewels.

Synonyms

coronet, diadem, tiara

Examples of usage

The queen's crown sparkled in the sunlight.
The king placed the crown on his head during the ceremony.

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to reward

To crown someone is to bestow a reward or honor upon them, often by placing a crown on their head symbolically.

Synonyms

celebrate, honor, reward

Examples of usage

The winner of the competition was crowned with a laurel wreath.
He was crowned as the king after his victory.

Translations

Translations of the word "crown" in other languages:

🇵🇹 coroa

🇮🇳 मुकुट

🇩🇪 Krone

🇮🇩 mahkota

🇺🇦 корона

🇵🇱 korona

🇯🇵 王冠

🇫🇷 couronne

🇪🇸 corona

🇹🇷 taç

🇰🇷 왕관

🇸🇦 تاج

🇨🇿 koruna

🇸🇰 koruna

🇨🇳 皇冠

🇸🇮 krona

🇮🇸 kóróna

🇰🇿 тәж

🇬🇪 გვირგვინი

🇦🇿 taç

🇲🇽 corona

Word origin

The word 'crown' originated from the Old French word 'corone', which in turn came from the Latin word 'corona' meaning 'crown' or 'garland'. Crowns have been used throughout history as symbols of power, authority, and sovereignty, often associated with royalty and leadership.