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Definition of "crown" []

  • An ornamental circlet or head covering, often made of precious metal set with jewels and worn as a symbol of sovereignty. (noun)
  • The power, position, or empire of a monarch or of a state governed by constitutional monarchy. (noun)
  • The monarch as head of state. (noun)
  • A distinction or reward for achievement, especially a title signifying championship in a sport. (noun)
  • Something resembling a diadem in shape. (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "crown" in a sentence
  • "So shall crown Thee the topmost, ineffablest, uttermost crown—"
  • "II, with a crown, and so arranged it that the powerful electrical force might be stored in the _crown_."
  • "Here a porcelain crown is an the average a $100, a three teeth bridge $300, a root canal (a 3 hours one, by a root canal specialist) $250, teeth cleaning around $25, bleaching $250, cosmetic tooth veneers $250 each with further discounts if you need several."