Pronunciation

/ˈkrɛsənt/ 🔊

Part of Speech

Noun

Definition

A crescent is a curved shape resembling a segment of a ring or a half-moon, typically with the open side facing outward.

Synonyms

Half-moon, sickle, curve

Antonyms

N/A

Examples

1. “The moon appeared as a bright crescent in the night sky.”

2. “She wore a necklace adorned with a delicate silver crescent pendant.”

Additional Information

Crescents are commonly used as symbols in various contexts, such as religious emblems, celestial bodies, and decorative motifs.