crown (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /kraʊn/
Definition
A circular ornamental headdress worn by a monarch as a symbol of authority.
Examples
The queen inherited the crown from her mother.
He was crowned king in a lavish ceremony.
The jeweled crown was a priceless artifact.
How to Use crown
- crown of the head (collocation)
- The very top part of a person's head. — "He felt a sharp pain on the crown of his head."
- crown of the tooth (collocation)
- The part of a tooth above the gum. — "The dentist repaired the fractured crown of the tooth."
- crown a winner (collocation)
- To declare someone or something the winner, often with a ceremony. — "The judges will crown a winner at the end of the competition."
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