crescent

Definition of crescent

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈkrɛsənt/
• Rhymes: -ɛsənt

Noun

crescent (plural crescents)

1. The figure of the moon as it appears in its first or last quarter, with concave and convex edges terminating in points.
2. Something shaped like a crescent, especially:
   
   1. A curved pastry.
   2. A curved street, often presenting a continuous façade, as of row houses.

Derived terms

• crescent roll
• Fertile Crescent

Adjective

crescent (not comparable)

1. (dated, rare) marked by an increase; waxing, as the moon;