a circular ornamental headdress worn by a monarch as a symbol of authority, usually made of or decorated with precious metals and jewels, the top part of a person's head, including the hair, a reward or distinction received for an achievement

to crown it all, to wear the crown, to crown someone king/queen

crown jewels, crown of thorns, crown prince/princess

Formal and Informal Expressions of crown

In different contexts, you can replace 'crown' with suitable alternatives. In a more formal setting, 'coronet, diadem, tiara' is apt. In informal speech or writing, 'top, prize, award' is a commonplace synonym.

crown: Explore its Definition & Usage

crown Definition

1a circular ornamental headdress worn by a monarch as a symbol of authority, usually made of or decorated with precious metals and jewels
2the top part of a person's head, including the hair
3a reward or distinction received for an achievement

Using crown: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "crown" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

Example
The queen's crown was encrusted with diamonds and rubies.
Example
He has a full head of thick, curly hair on his crown.
Example
She won the crown in the beauty pageant.
Example
The team was crowned champions after winning the final game.

crown Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for crown

Antonyms for crown

Idioms Using crown

to crown it all
used to emphasize the final and often unexpected event in a series of events
Example
I had a terrible day at work, my car broke down, and to crown it all, I lost my wallet.
to wear the crown
to be the best or most successful in a particular activity or field
Example
After winning the championship, they can now wear the crown as the best team in the league.
to crown someone king/queen
to declare someone the winner or champion of a competition or contest
Example
After winning the final match, they crowned him the king of the tournament.

Phrases with crown

crown jewels
the regalia worn by a monarch during a coronation ceremony, including the crown, scepter, and orb
Example
The crown jewels are kept in the Tower of London.
crown of thorns
a mock crown made of thorn branches that was placed on Jesus Christ's head before his crucifixion
Example
The painting depicts Jesus wearing a crown of thorns.
crown prince/princess
the heir to a monarchy
Example
The crown prince is next in line for the throne.

Origins of crown

from Old English 'crūn', meaning 'royal crown'

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Summary: crown in Brief

The term 'crown' [kraʊn] refers to a circular ornamental headdress worn by a monarch, the top part of a person's head, or a reward for an achievement. Examples include 'The queen's crown was encrusted with diamonds and rubies,' 'He has a full head of thick, curly hair on his crown,' and 'She won the crown in the beauty pageant.' Phrases like 'crown jewels' and idioms like 'to wear the crown' extend the term's meaning.