Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
crescent
noun/adjective
/ˈkrɛs.ənt/
Definition
A shape that resembles a segment of a circle that is wider at one end than the other.
Examples
- The crescent moon illuminated the night sky.
- She wore a beautiful necklace shaped like a crescent.
Meaning
The term ‘crescent’ often refers to the moon when it is in its first or last quarter phase, appearing as a thin, curved shape.
Synonyms
- Arc
- Quarter moon
- Curve
