Definition of crown - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
royal headdressornamental headdress worn by royalty
- The king wore a golden crown during the ceremony.
2.
medicaltop part of the head
- He wore a hat that covered his crown..
3.
regal powermonarchy or sovereign power
- The crown decided to pass new laws.
4.
dentistryTECH. dental cap to restore a tooth's shapeTECH.
- He got a crown for his broken tooth..
5.
botanythe upper branches and leaves of a tree
- The bird nested in the crown of the tree.
6.
currencyDated UK British coin worth five shillingsDated UK
- He found an old crown in the attic.
Verb
1.
victorydeclare someone a winner
- She was crowned champion of the tournament.
2.
coronationplace a ceremonial headpiece on someone's head to honor them
- The king was crowned in a grand ceremony.
3.
honorbestow honor or dignity upon
- The award crowned his achievements.
4.
checkersTECH. US in checkers, to make a piece a kingTECH. US
- He crowned his piece after reaching the end.
5.
birthintr. TECH. during childbirth, for the baby's head to appearintr. TECH.
- The baby began crowning during labor.
6.
shapeform the topmost part of something
- A golden dome crowned the building.
Images of crown
ornamental headdress worn by royalty 
dental cap to restore a tooth's shape 
the upper branches and leaves of a tree 
British coin worth five shillings
Expressions with crown
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most valuable or important part of something
The ancient manuscript was the crown jewel of the museum's collection..
set of three major achievements in a sport
He won the triple crown in horse racing..
symbol of honor for dying for beliefs
He received a martyr's crown for his sacrifice.
most valuable or important part of something
This painting is the jewel in the crown of the collection.
take the leadership or top position
The underdog team managed to steal the crown in the final match.
to complete something in a perfect or impressive way
After a delicious meal, the chef decided to crown it all with a spectacular dessert..
any affliction causing great suffering
Her illness was a crown of thorns in her life.
put on a crown or similar headgear
The king will don the crown during the ceremony.
symbolic reward for dying for a cause
He received the crown of martyrdom for his sacrifice.
any state with strong Liberal Party support, like Queensland or Tasmania
Queensland is often called a jewel in the Liberal crown today.
hold a position of power or authority
She was ready to wear the crown and lead the team.
heir apparent to a throne
The crown prince attended the diplomatic meeting.
decorative trim installed where walls meet ceiling
The living room has elegant crown molding along the ceiling.
wife of a crown prince
The crown princess attended the royal banquet with her husband.
ribs of lamb or pork arranged in a circle
The chef prepared a delicious crown roast for the banquet.
metal cap crimped on bottles for airtight seal
He struggled to remove the crown cap from the bottle.
used to indicate the final and most notable event
The car broke down, and to crown it all, it started raining.
gambling game played with dice and a special board
They gathered around to play crown and anchor at the fair..
garden plant with orange bell-shaped flowers from the lily family
The crown imperial blooms in spring with orange bell-shaped flowers.
dish of lamb ribs arranged in a circle
The chef prepared a delicious lamb crown for the banquet.
metal cap sealing a bottle
He struggled to open the crown seal on the soda.
prosthetic covering for a tooth in dentistry
The dentist recommended a dental crown for the damaged tooth.
metal cap used for sealing bottles
He removed the crown cork from the soda bottle.
edible plant with yellow flowers, often used in salads
Crown daisy is often added to salads for flavor.
Origin of crown
Latin, corona (garland, wreath)
Terms with crown included in their meaning
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headwear
head covering that has a brim and a crown
headwear
cap with rounded crown and stiff bill
headwear
soft cap with a rounded crown and stiff bill
nautical fashion
hat with flat round crown and rolled brim
clothing
stiff hat with a flat crown made of straw
formal wear
man's formal hat with tall cylindrical crown
Mexican hat
hat with a wide brim and high crown
crown authority
authorized or established by royalty
headwear
soft cap with a rounded crown and stiff bill
traditional style
hat made of felt with a creased crown
cowboy attire
large cowboy hat with a wide brim and high crown
dentistry
crown covering a tooth
fashion
stiff straw hat with flat brim and crown
women's crown
ornamental crown worn by women
costume
hat with a conical crown and wide brim
hat style
hat with a flat round crown and a brim
type of hat
stiff felt hat with a rounded crown
type of hat
hard felt hat with a rounded crown and narrow brim
fashion
soft felt hat with a wide brim and indented crown
forest
tree species Quercus rubra, large with rounded crown in North America
plant
fern with a thick woody stem and crown of fronds
royalty
small crown worn by nobility
Canada government
Crown's representative in a Canadian province
colonial role
representative of the British Crown in a colony
Examples of crown in a sentence
A crown was placed on the prince's head. She felt a breeze on her crown. The injury was located on the crown of his head. The crown faced challenges from the nobility. Under the crown, the country prospered. She needed a crown after the root canal.
The dentist recommended a crown for the damaged molar. The crown of the oak was lush and green. Sunlight filtered through the crown of the tall pine. He paid for the antique with a crown. The crown was a rare find for collectors. The judges will crown the winner at the end of the show. He was crowned the fastest runner in the competition. The prince was crowned amidst cheers. She was crowned queen at the festival. The ceremony crowned her as the new leader. His efforts were crowned with success. She managed to crown her last piece in the game. After a strategic move, he crowned his checker. The doctor announced the baby was crowning. She felt the baby crowning and pushed harder. Snow-capped peaks crown the valley. A carved statue crowned the fountain.
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- French:couronne, couronner, ...
- German:Krone, küren, ...
- Italian:corona, incoronare, ...
- Spanish:corona, declarar, ...
- Portuguese:coroa, coroar, ...
- Chinese:王冠, 加冕, ...
- Japanese:王冠, 輝く, ...
- Arabic:تَاج, توج, ...
- Hebrew:כֶּתֶר, לְהַכְתִּיר, ...
- Russian:корона, короновать, ...
- Ukrainian:корона, коронувати, ...
- Hindi:मुकुट, घोषित करना, ...
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