croissant

/kʁwa.sɑ̃/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of pastry that is flaky and crescent-shaped, typically made from yeast dough and often used as a breakfast or brunch item.

“She bought a fresh croissant at the bakery for her morning coffee.”

2. verb

To bend or shape something in a curved or crescent shape, especially referring to the process of making a croissant.

“The baker croissants the dough to create the characteristic shape of the pastry.”

Synonyms

  • flakybread
  • pastry

Antonyms

  • densebread
  • solidfood