CEFR B1

crown

noun

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: tiara, diadem, coronet, regalia

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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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