croissant
noun
crois·sant
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plural croissants\ krȯ-ˈsänt(s)
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Definition of croissant
: a flaky rich crescent-shaped roll
Examples of croissant in a Sentence
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Not Even Popeyes Predicted the Chicken Sandwich Frenzy The fast-food giant reportedly also plans to debut seasoned potatoes and croissant sandwiches. — Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, "Wendy’s New Breakfast Menu Features a Southerner’s Dream," 11 Sep. 2019 Garrett and Walton expanded the Payne's menu to include such sandwiches as a classic Reuben, a chicken croissant and a double-decker Dagwood, as well as a selection of salads. — Bob Carlton | [email protected], al, "150 years of memories at Alabama’s oldest soda fountain," 23 Aug. 2019 Yeast donuts are tangy, chewy and light, and taste something like a cross between sourdough and a croissant. — The Economist, "How donuts fuelled the American Dream," 26 July 2019 Sip those while enjoying a croissant at a table in the back patio next to the massive succulent wall. — Jessica Yadegaran, The Mercury News, "Insider’s guide: Where to eat, drink and play in SF’s Dogpatch this summer," 20 July 2019 The neighborhood restaurant serves steak benedict, croissant sandwiches and shakshuka for breakfast, with lunch due in about a month and evenings reserved for classes. — Hadley Tomicki, latimes.com, "A second Angler, Guisados in Beverly Hills and more L.A. restaurant news," 11 June 2019 The menu includes seven styles of chicken wings, deep-fried pork cutlet croissant sandwiches, kimchi pork belly pasta and smoked beef ribs, along with draft beer and big-screen TVs. — Los Angeles Times, "New L.A. dining options include seafood on the coast," 20 Aug. 2019 Vegan muffins, which rarely appeal to non-vegans, are just as delicious and heartfelt as the towering croissant loaf. — Chris Morocco, Bon Appétit, "Rockaway Beach Bakery Is the Real Reason I Go to the Beach," 9 Aug. 2019 They are traditionally made with a croissant dough, hence the super flaky layers. — Kristen Massad, Dallas News, "What to bake this weekend: Morning buns with cinnamon, sugar and lots of butter," 26 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'croissant.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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croissant
noun
English Language Learners Definition of croissant
: a type of roll that has a curved shape and that is usually eaten at breakfast
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