croissant

/ˈkwæs.ɒ̃/ French Origin Food & Drink

Original Word

croissant

French

Entered English

20th century

First recorded usage in English

The Story Behind "croissant"

From French 'croissant', literally 'crescent', referring to the crescent shape of the pastry. The Viennese-style pastry became popular in France in the 19th century and is now a global breakfast staple.

Example Usage

"I'll have a croissant and a café au lait for breakfast."

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