Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
crescent
noun & adjective
/ˈkrɛs.ənt/
Definition
A shape resembling a segment of a ring; specifically, the shape of the moon in its first or last quarter.
Examples
- She gazed up at the crescent moon glittering in the night sky.
- The crescent shape of the pastry was filled with sweet chocolate.
- During the festival, the sky was adorned with many lanterns shaped like crescents.
Meaning
The term refers to the phase of the moon when it appears as a thin, curved sliver, often associated with new beginnings.
Synonyms
- curved
- bent
- arc
- horn
