croissant

Thân thiện

A baker arranges fresh croissants in a bakery display case.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A very rich, flaky, crescent-shaped roll made of buttery, layered pastry dough, typically eaten for breakfast.

Usage

• As a noun (countable): Refers to a single item of this baked good.
  • I bought a croissant and a coffee.
  • These croissants are fresh from the oven.

Examples

• Noun:
  • For breakfast, she prefers a plain croissant with jam.
  • The bakery is famous for its chocolate-filled croissants.

Advanced Usage

• "A croissant and...": A common phrase indicating a light breakfast or snack.
  • My usual order is a croissant and a latte.

Variants and Related Words

• Pain au chocolat (noun): A similar French pastry, but rectangular with chocolate inside.
• Danish pastry (noun): A broader category of rich, sweet, layered pastries, often with fruit or cheese filling.

Synonyms

• Crescent roll: A general term, though it often refers to a less rich, simpler version.
• Viennoiserie: The French term for baked goods made from yeast-leavened dough in a manner similar to bread, or from puff pastry, including croissants.

Idioms

Học thuật

Noun

1. very rich flaky crescent-shaped roll

Từ đồng nghĩa

• crescent roll