Croissant
noun
A type of bread that is made in a special, curved shape. It is usually eaten for breakfast.
I like to have a croissant with coffee for breakfast.
Often appears as...
- butter croissant
- chocolate croissant
noun
A crescent moon or a shape that has two round parts and a pointed end.
The moon looked like a croissant in the sky tonight.
Often appears as...
- moon croissant
- croissant shape
noun
A type of bread that is made in a special, curved shape. It is usually eaten for breakfast.
I like to have a croissant with coffee for breakfast.
Often appears as...
- butter croissant
- chocolate croissant
noun
A crescent moon or a shape that has two round parts and a pointed end.
The moon looked like a croissant in the sky tonight.
Often appears as...
- moon croissant
- croissant shape
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3French Origin
Croissant is French for 'crescent' and signals its shape and origin from France.
The bakery boasts authentic French croissants.
Pro Tip 2/3Variety
Croissants come with different fillings and toppings like chocolate or almonds.
She couldn't decide between a plain or almond croissant.
Pro Tip 3/3Breakfast Item
Croissants are commonly eaten for breakfast, especially with coffee.
He enjoys his morning coffee with a fresh croissant.
Pro Tip 1/3French Origin
Croissant is French for 'crescent' and signals its shape and origin from France.
The bakery boasts authentic French croissants.
Pro Tip 2/3Variety
Croissants come with different fillings and toppings like chocolate or almonds.
She couldn't decide between a plain or almond croissant.
Pro Tip 3/3Breakfast Item
Croissants are commonly eaten for breakfast, especially with coffee.
He enjoys his morning coffee with a fresh croissant.
Pro Tip 1/3French Origin
Croissant is French for 'crescent' and signals its shape and origin from France.
The bakery boasts authentic French croissants.
Pro Tip 2/3Variety
Croissants come with different fillings and toppings like chocolate or almonds.
She couldn't decide between a plain or almond croissant.
Pro Tip 3/3Breakfast Item
Croissants are commonly eaten for breakfast, especially with coffee.
He enjoys his morning coffee with a fresh croissant.
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Not that long ago, I was at a bakery, and they make these amazing scones. So, long line -- there are a lot of scones. And one by one, the scones were disappearing until there was one woman in between me and that last scone. Praise the Lord, she said, "I'll have a croissant."
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How does your body know...
For instance, boiled potatoes are ranked as some of the most hunger-satisfying foods, while croissants are particularly unsatisfying. In general, foods with more protein, fiber, and water tend to keep hunger at bay for longer. But feeling full won't last forever.
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Not that long ago, I was at a bakery, and they make these amazing scones. So, long line -- there are a lot of scones. And one by one, the scones were disappearing until there was one woman in between me and that last scone. Praise the Lord, she said, "I'll have a croissant."
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How does your body know...
For instance, boiled potatoes are ranked as some of the most hunger-satisfying foods, while croissants are particularly unsatisfying. In general, foods with more protein, fiber, and water tend to keep hunger at bay for longer. But feeling full won't last forever.
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Tristram Stuart
English Author
Every week, I heave open a supermarket skip and find therein a more exotic shopping list of items than I could possibly have invented - Belgian chocolates, ripe bananas, almond croissants, stone-ground raisin bread - often so much it would have fed a hundred people.
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Marisa Miller
American Model
I eat mostly organic, but I love macaroni and cheese, Mexican food, and egg-and-cheese croissants. So when I indulge, I eat protein and veggies for the rest of the day. It really is all about moderation and balance.
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Jerry Hall
American Model
When I was 16 and arrived in France, I discovered chocolate mousse. I was crazy about the bread, too. Every morning, I'd go to the bakery and get a fresh croissant. It made me feel very sophisticated.
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Eric Stonestreet
American Actor
I like day-after-Christmas omelets, day-after Christmas pizzas... Or you take croissant rolls, put gravy on top, turkey, mashed potatoes, cheese, more gravy. That sounds good!
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Emily Ratajkowski
British Model
I wouldn't say I am the type of girl who craves Doritos, but I definitely love a good cupcake sometimes. Or a croissant in the morning.
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Marie Helvin
American Model
There are lots of things I won't eat but would like to, such as croissants or ice cream - if I started, I'd scoff the whole tub.
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Rachel Khoo
British Chef
I eat a lot of fresh fruit and vegetables not so much meat and fish. Baguettes and croissants are not an everyday food for me.
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Barbara Fialho
Brazilian Model
I lived in Paris for four years, so I am obsessed with pastries. Croissants, pain au chocolat, cakes, macarons, all of that!
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Bob Mortimer
English Comedian
I come from the era when that continental stuff, the skimmed yogurt and a croissant, was a healthy start to the day.
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Marcus Samuelsson
Ethiopian Chef
I love having a croissant and a great cup of coffee. Just one cup.
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Tristram Stuart
English Author
Every week, I heave open a supermarket skip and find therein a more exotic shopping list of items than I could possibly have invented - Belgian chocolates, ripe bananas, almond croissants, stone-ground raisin bread - often so much it would have fed a hundred people.
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Marisa Miller
American Model
I eat mostly organic, but I love macaroni and cheese, Mexican food, and egg-and-cheese croissants. So when I indulge, I eat protein and veggies for the rest of the day. It really is all about moderation and balance.
Quote examples
Jerry Hall
American Model
When I was 16 and arrived in France, I discovered chocolate mousse. I was crazy about the bread, too. Every morning, I'd go to the bakery and get a fresh croissant. It made me feel very sophisticated.
Quote examples
Eric Stonestreet
American Actor
I like day-after-Christmas omelets, day-after Christmas pizzas... Or you take croissant rolls, put gravy on top, turkey, mashed potatoes, cheese, more gravy. That sounds good!
Quote examples
Emily Ratajkowski
British Model
I wouldn't say I am the type of girl who craves Doritos, but I definitely love a good cupcake sometimes. Or a croissant in the morning.
Quote examples
Marie Helvin
American Model
There are lots of things I won't eat but would like to, such as croissants or ice cream - if I started, I'd scoff the whole tub.
Quote examples
Rachel Khoo
British Chef
I eat a lot of fresh fruit and vegetables not so much meat and fish. Baguettes and croissants are not an everyday food for me.
Quote examples
Barbara Fialho
Brazilian Model
I lived in Paris for four years, so I am obsessed with pastries. Croissants, pain au chocolat, cakes, macarons, all of that!
Quote examples
Bob Mortimer
English Comedian
I come from the era when that continental stuff, the skimmed yogurt and a croissant, was a healthy start to the day.
Quote examples
Marcus Samuelsson
Ethiopian Chef
I love having a croissant and a great cup of coffee. Just one cup.
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