crown — a circular ornamental headdress worn by a monarch as a symbol of authority
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a circular ornamental headdress worn by a monarch as a symbol of authority
Pronunciation (IPA): /kraʊn/
Korean meaning: 왕관, 관
Korean pronunciation: 크**라우**운
Example Sentences
- The dentist said I need a crown, but I told him I'm not ready to be king yet!
- She was crowned Miss Universe after answering the final question perfectly.
- The tree's crown was so thick that no sunlight could pass through.
crown
NOUN//kraʊn//
a circular ornamental headdress worn by a monarch as a symbol of authority
💡 Concept
The new queen wears the crown as the cathedral erupts in cheers.
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/kraʊn/
🇬🇧 UK/kraʊn/
🌳Etymology
Rootcrown
Origin
라틴어 'corona'에서 유래하여 고대 프랑스어 'corone'를 거쳐 중세 영어로 전해진 단어입니다. 원래 화환이나 원형 장식품을 의미했습니다.
🎵Rhyme
towndownbrowngownfrown
town
down
brown
gown
frown
🔗Collocations
crown jewels
crown prince
dental crown
crown achievement
crown of the head
to crown someone
crowning glory
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“The dentist said I need a crown, but I told him I'm not ready to be king yet!”
“She was crowned Miss Universe after answering the final question perfectly.”
“The tree's crown was so thick that no sunlight could pass through.”
😄 Fun example
“His bald crown reflected the sunlight like a mirror.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
tiaradiademcoronetcirclet
Antonyms
basebottomfoundation
Related
throneroyalmonarchykingqueencoronation
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