crescent
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: crescents · crescenting · crescented
Sense 1
The figure of the moon as it appears between its first or last quarter and the new moon, with concave and convex edges terminating in points.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Something shaped like a crescent, especially: — A curved pastry.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Shaped like a crescent.
Adjective
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
To form a crescent shape
Verb
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “crescent” mean?
The figure of the moon as it appears between its first or last quarter and the new moon, with concave and convex edges terminating in points.
Is “crescent” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.