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Crown - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A crown is a circular ornamental headpiece worn by a monarch as a symbol of authority. It can also refer to the top part of a tooth or the highest point of something, like a mountain.

crown

/kraʊn/ /kraʊn/

Definition:

A circular ornamental headdress worn by a monarch, or the top part of a tooth.

Synonyms:

tiara, diadem, coronet

Part of Speech:

noun, verb

Antonyms:

base, bottom

Common Collocations:

royal crown, crown jewels, crown prince, dental crown

Derivatives:

crowned, crowning

Usage Tips:

Use "crown" as a noun for a royal headpiece or verb meaning to honor or complete something triumphantly.

Common Phrases:

crown jewel, to crown it all, heir to the crown

Etymology:

From Latin "corona," meaning wreath or garland, via Old French "corone."

Examples:

  • 1. The queen wore a golden crown during the ceremony.
  • 2. He will be crowned king next month.
  • 3. The dentist fixed her broken tooth with a crown.
  • 4. Winning the championship was the crowning achievement of his career.

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