Crown — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of Crown
Crown (noun)
- a reward of victory or mark of honor; especially, the title representing the championship in a sport
- a royal or imperial headdress or cap of sovereignty, diadem
- the highest part
Crown (verb)
- to place a crown or wreath on the head of; specifically, to invest with regal dignity and power
- to recognize officially as
- to award a championship to
Crown (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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a decorative band or wreath worn about the head as a symbol of victory or honor
"the crown of laurel leaves that is traditionally placed on the winner of the marathon"
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the position occupied by the one who comes in first in a competition
"his lifelong dream of someday winning the heavyweight boxing crown"
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the highest part or point
"covered in mud from the soles of his feet to the crown of his head"
Crown (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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to bring to a triumphant conclusion
"the Olympic Games were crowned by spectacular closing ceremonies"
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Crown
The most common words with a similar meaning to Crown:
Antonyms & Opposite Words for Crown
Words with the opposite meaning of Crown:
Near Antonyms of Crown
Word Forms of Crown
Origin & Etymology of Crown
Middle English coroune, croune, borrowed from Anglo-French corone, coroune, going back to Latin corōna "wreath, garland worn on the head as a mark of honor or emblem of majesty," borrowed from Greek korṓnē "crow, seabird (perhaps a shearwater), any of various curved or hooked objects (as a door handle or tip of a bow), kind of crown," perhaps formed from an original n-stem nominative *kor-ōn "crow, seabird," from a base *kor- cornice
First known use: 12th century
Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Crown
- CEFR level: C1 English Vocabulary — Page 8
- Topics: Clothes & Appearance
Words & Phrases Containing Crown
Frequently Asked Questions about Crown
What does "Crown" mean?
"Crown" means a reward of victory or mark of honor; especially, the title representing the championship in a sport. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: a reward of victory or mark of honor; especially, the title representing the championship in a sport. It has 4 distinct senses.
What is another word for "Crown"?
Other words for "Crown" include chaplet, coronal, coronet, diadem, championship, title, acme and apex. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Crown" you intend.
What are different ways to say "Crown"?
There are 58 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Crown". Common alternatives include chaplet, coronal, coronet, diadem, championship, title, acme, apex, apogee and capstone.
What is the opposite of "Crown"?
Antonyms of "Crown" include bottom, nadir and rock bottom. Near antonyms include abyss, base, foot and minimum.
How do you use "Crown" in a sentence?
Examples of "Crown" in a sentence: "the crown of laurel leaves that is traditionally placed on the winner of the marathon"; "his lifelong dream of someday winning the heavyweight boxing crown"; "covered in mud from the soles of his feet to the crown of his head".
Is "Crown" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"Crown" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.
Is "Crown" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?
As a C1-level word, "Crown" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.
How do you pronounce "Crown"?
"Crown" is pronounced /ˈkrau̇n/.