crescent
/ˈkɹɛ.sənt/
B1 · Intermediate★★★☆☆
Simple Meaning
a shape like a curved moon, thin and round at the ends.
When to Use
💬Daily Conversation📚Academic Writing
Intermediate — can handle common situations
Examples in Conversation
“The moon is a thin crescent tonight.”
“She wore a necklace with a small crescent pendant.”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
The figure of the moon as it appears in its first or last quarter, with concave and convex edges terminating in points.