noun
crown
krown
noun
1
An ornamental headpiece worn by a monarch as a symbol of royal power.
"The new king wore the crown for the first time at his coronation."
2
The topmost part of something, such as the head, a hat, or a hill.
"A bald patch was spreading across the crown of his head."
"The house sat near the crown of the hill."
3
An artificial cap fitted over a damaged tooth.
"The dentist fitted a porcelain crown over the cracked molar."
verb
1
To formally place a crown on someone, making them monarch.
"She was crowned queen in a ceremony watched by millions."
2
To form the finishing, topmost achievement of something.
"The victory crowned an incredible season for the team."
How to Use Crown
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe royal headpiece, the top of anything, a dental cap, or to top something off/officially make someone ruler.
Common pairings
wear the crown
crown of the head
crowning achievement
Word Forms
crowned past tense, crowns plural, crowns singular
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Etymology
From Latin corona ("wreath, crown"), by way of Old French — the same root behind "corona" and "coronation."