Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: crown
IPA transcription: [kɹ'aʊn]
Pronunciations of crown
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noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: Crown
    Meaning: the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy; "the colonies revolted against the Crown"
  • Synonyms: crown
    Meaning: the part of a tooth above the gum that is covered with enamel
  • Synonyms: crown
    Meaning: a wreath or garland worn on the head to signify victory
  • Synonyms: crown, diadem
    Meaning: an ornamental jeweled headdress signifying sovereignty
  • Synonyms: crown
    Meaning: the part of a hat (the vertex) that covers the crown of the head
verb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: crown, coronate
    Meaning: invest with regal power; enthrone; "The prince was crowned in Westminster Abbey"
  • Synonyms: crown, top
    Meaning: be the culminating event; "The speech crowned the meeting"
Usage examples
  • They thought her cap was a crown, and--'
  • 'No cross, no crown,' you know, my children."
  • May God bless you, and crown your efforts with victory!"
  • Major Vernon had returned to the Rose and Crown at Lisford.
  • At last they crowned Him with the crown of thorns and crucified Him.
  • "No cross, no crown!" Constance had sufficient cross to carry just then.
  • Success of a certain kind was about to crown an effort of a despicable kind.
  • And then he took the crown and went his way; and Sir Melias lay still and had no power to stir.
  • Upon the couch in the centre of the apartment reclined a queen with a crown of gold upon her head.
  • South Carolina, in 1760, absolutely prohibited importation; but the measure was killed by the British crown.
0. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Edward VII, License CC BY-SA 4.0
1. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Elizabeth I of England, License CC BY-SA 4.0
2. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Archimedes, License CC BY-SA 4.0
3. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Namibia, License CC BY-SA 4.0
4. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Order of Canada, License CC BY-SA 4.0
5. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Oriel College, Oxford, License CC BY-SA 4.0
6. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Peter Jennings, License CC BY-SA 4.0
7. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Neuschwanstein Castle, License CC BY-SA 4.0
8. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Julius Caesar, License CC BY-SA 4.0
9. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Cyberpunk, License CC BY-SA 4.0