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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈkresənt/
crescent means: A thin curved shape with pointed ends, like the moon when only a small part is visible.
noun
MOON SHAPEB2
A thin curved shape with pointed ends, like the moon when only a small part is visible.
- The moon was a thin crescent.
- She cut the dough into crescents.
- A silver crescent appeared above the trees.
ISLAMIC SYMBOLB2
A curved moon shape used as a symbol of Islam.
- The flag shows a star and crescent.
- A golden crescent stood on top of the mosque.
- The crescent is widely associated with Islam.
Questions about crescent
What does crescent mean?
A thin curved shape with pointed ends, like the moon when only a small part is visible.
What is crescent in other languages?
Türkçe: hilal · Español: media luna · Français: croissant · Deutsch: Mondsichel · Italiano: mezzaluna · 日本語: 三日月
How do you pronounce crescent?
It is pronounced /ˈkresənt/.
How do you use crescent in a sentence?
The moon was a thin crescent. She cut the dough into crescents.
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