crete Definition
- 1a Greek island in the Mediterranean Sea, southeast of mainland Greece
- 2a type of limestone formed from the shells of marine organisms
Using crete: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "crete" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
I'm planning to visit Crete next summer.
Example
The building was constructed using Crete limestone.
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Summary: crete in Brief
The term 'crete' [kriːt] refers to a Greek island in the Mediterranean Sea, southeast of mainland Greece, and a type of limestone formed from the shells of marine organisms. Examples include 'I'm planning to visit Crete next summer.' and 'The building was constructed using Crete limestone.'
