crystal
noun
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Definition of crystal
(Entry 1 of 3)
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: quartz that is transparent or nearly so and that is either colorless or only slightly tinged
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: something resembling crystal in transparency and colorlessness
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: a body that is formed by the solidification of a chemical element, a compound, or a mixture and has a regularly repeating internal arrangement of its atoms and often external plane faces
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: a clear colorless glass of superior quality
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: objects or ware of such glass
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: the glass or transparent plastic cover over a watch or clock dial
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: a crystalline material used in electronics as a frequency-determining element or for rectification
crystal
adjectiveDefinition of crystal (Entry 2 of 3)
Crystal
geographical name
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Definition of Crystal (Entry 3 of 3)
city in southeastern Minnesota north of Minneapolis population 22,151
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Synonyms & Antonyms for crystal
Synonyms: Adjective
clear, crystal clear, crystalline, limpid, liquid, lucent, pellucid, see-through, transparent
Antonyms: Adjective
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Examples of crystal in a Sentence
Noun
the crystal structure of minerals a necklace made of crystal Some of the crystals used in the necklace are a pale pink color. The wine glasses are made of the finest crystal. She inherited her mother's crystal.Adjective
an unspoiled region with majestic mountains and crystal streams
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
These smaller particles moved throughout the crystal, forming only loose connections with one complementary particle after another. — Quanta Magazine, "Strange Metal-like Bonds Discovered in Customized Crystals," 3 Sep. 2019 Decorate your garden with gemstones, crystals, deity statues and more. — Anchorage Daily News, "Fun things this week: Elle King at the state fair, Queen sing-along and reptiles for the whole family," 29 Aug. 2019 The show-stopping element is a crystal face mask draped over her face. — Jasmine Grant, Essence, "Cassie Debuts First Photos Of Her Growing Baby Bump In A Gorgeous Birthday Maternity Shoot," 26 Aug. 2019 Inside the box were a number of different gems, including crystals, ceramics, amethysts and amber. — Fox News, "Pompeii 'sorcererâs treasure trove' discovered, with bones, skull charms and gems for rituals," 14 Aug. 2019 In total, archaeologists found around 100 little objects, including buttons made of bone, carved scarab beetles, miniature penises, crystals, tiny skulls and little dolls. — Jason Daley, Smithsonian, "A Sorceressâs Kit Was Discovered in the Ashes of Pompeii," 14 Aug. 2019 Atlas Vâs angelic appearance was due to the rays of the sunrise interacting with the water crystals on the rocket, said Spectrum News 13 reporter Jerry Hume. — Joe Mario Pedersen, orlandosentinel.com, "âI just saw the weirdest thing,â spectators across Florida marvel, tweet about ULA Atlas V rocket launch," 8 Aug. 2019 Those who attended the now-infamous Fyre Festival expected to see crystal blue water, white sand beaches, and luxurious villas. — Olivia Harrison, refinery29.com, "The Island Used In Fyre Fest's Promotional Videos Is For Sale For $11.8 Million," 5 July 2019 The models were seen sipping tropical cocktails, frolicking on yachts, and zipping through crystal blue water on personal watercraft. — Leanna Faulk And Amanda Watts, CNN, "Didn't get a ticket to the failed Fyre Festival? You can now buy the island used to promote it.," 2 July 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective
There may be more crystal stores per capita in Santa Fe than anywhere else on Earth. — Rachel Syme, The New Yorker, "Crystalsâ Resurgence in the Self-Care Age," 20 Aug. 2019 My favorite was a warm, dark globe baked with local ancient grains encased within a crunchy, crystal salt-baked crust. — Daria Di Lello, Vogue, "Finding Serenityâand Forest-Grown Trufflesâin the Mountains of Abruzzo, Italy," 23 Nov. 2018 The nearly 250-year-old Irish company makes crystal pieces treasured by collectors for their clear finish and precise cuts, which maximize the sparkle. — Sara Rodrigues, House Beautiful, "Waterford Crystal Released Their 2019 Pattern For The New Year's Ball," 29 Dec. 2018 Those crystal crunch rocks can also be sprinkled onto any milkshake. — Lauren Delgado, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Fuel Star Wars Day with these out-of-this-world treats," 4 May 2018 Those crystal crunch rocks can also be sprinkled onto any milkshake. — Lauren Delgado, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Fuel Star Wars Day with these out-of-this-world treats," 4 May 2018 Those crystal crunch rocks can also be sprinkled onto any milkshake. — Lauren Delgado, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Fuel Star Wars Day with these out-of-this-world treats," 4 May 2018 Those crystal crunch rocks can also be sprinkled onto any milkshake. — Lauren Delgado, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Fuel Star Wars Day with these out-of-this-world treats," 4 May 2018 Those crystal crunch rocks can also be sprinkled onto any milkshake. — Lauren Delgado, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Fuel Star Wars Day with these out-of-this-world treats," 4 May 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'crystal.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for crystal
crystal
noun
English Language Learners Definition of crystal
: a small piece of a substance that has many sides and is formed when the substance turns into a solid
: a clear hard mineral that is either colorless or very light in color and that is used in making jewelry
: a special type of glass that is very clear