26984 words

crowns

23 definitions • 25 examples
1
a circular decoration for the head, usually made of gold and jewels (= precious stones), and worn by a king or queen at official ceremonies
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Examples:

He plans to defend his Olympic crown.
3
the top part of a head, hat, or hill:

Examples:

A pink ribbon had been tied around the crown of the hat.
5
a British coin that is no longer used
6
part of a turkey or other large bird eaten as food that includes the breast (= chest parts) but not the legs:

Examples:

turkey crown Supermarkets have seen a strong increase in demand for turkey crowns this Christmas.
I've bought a goose crown this year as an alternative to turkey.
A crown is perfect if you have fewer people to feed or guests who all like white meat.
7
to put a crown on someone's head in an official ceremony that makes that person king or queen:

Examples:

be crowned queen Queen Elizabeth II was crowned queen in 1953.
I saw the spot where the Emperors were crowned.
8
to give someone or something a particular title, usually because they have won it, or deserved it because of their achievements:

Examples:

be crowned something They are more determined than ever to be crowned European champions this season.
She was the favourite to be crowned winner of the TV talent show.
9
If an event or achievement crowns something, it is the best or most successful part of it:

Examples:

He hopes to crown his career with his first Olympic gold medal this year.
an acting career crowned by her final Oscar-winning performance
10
If something crowns something else, it is on or around the top of it:

Examples:

The church was crowned with golden domes.
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to fit a crown (= tooth covering):

Examples:

She's had her two front teeth crowned.
12
to hit someone on the head:

Examples:

I felt like crowning him.
13
the royal governing power of a country that has a king or queen
14
a circular decoration for the head, usually made of gold and jewels, worn by a king or queen at official ceremonies
15
In a sports competition, a crown is a prize or position which you get for beating all the other competitors:

Examples:

They won six NBA crowns in seven years.
16
the top part of something, esp. a person’s head:

Examples:

Her hair stuck straight up from her crown.
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The crown of a hat is the part that covers the top of your head.
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an artificial piece used to cover the top and sides of a tooth, esp. if it is damaged:

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to be the best or most successful part of an activity or life:

Examples:

He hoped that health-care was the achievement that would crown his administration.
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to make someone officially a king or queen of a country:

Examples:

Queen Elizabeth II was crowned in 1953 (= made queen).
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to place an artificial, tooth-shaped piece over a tooth, esp. if the natural tooth is damaged:

Examples:

She had her two front teeth crowned.
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to be on or around the top of something:

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23
the government of a country that has a king or queen as its official head:

Examples:

Companies that are owned by the Crown are also subject to this law.

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