crown

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Visual representation of crown

Noun

crownSingular
crownsPlural
1

A circular ornamental headdress worn by a monarch as a symbol of authority, usually made of or decorated with precious metals and jewels.

The queen wore a golden crown decorated with diamonds.

2

The power, position, or empire of a monarch; royal authority or sovereignty.

The crown has the authority to appoint judges.

3

The top or highest part of something, especially the head or a hat.

The hat fit perfectly on the crown of his head.

4

An artificial replacement or covering for the visible part of a tooth.

The dentist fitted me with a new crown on my back tooth.

5

A wreath or garland for the head, especially one given as a reward or honor.

The winner received a crown of laurel leaves.

Verb

crownInfinitive
crownPresent tense
crownedPast tense
crownedPast participle
crowningPresent participle
crownsThird-person singular
1

To place a crown on the head of someone, especially as part of a ceremony making them a monarch.

The queen was crowned in Westminster Abbey in 1953.

2

To declare someone the winner or champion; to give someone an honor or reward.

She was crowned champion after winning all her matches.

3

To be positioned on or form the top of something.

A small temple crowns the hill.

4

To fit a crown (artificial covering) on a tooth.

The dentist crowned my broken tooth.