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Definitions

crescent

[kres-uhnt] / ˈkrɛs ənt /
ADJECTIVE
sickle-shaped
Synonyms
WEAK
bow-shaped bowed concave convex crescent-shaped crescentic crescentiform curved falcate semicircular
NOUN
sickle-shaped object
Synonyms
STRONG
bow curve half-moon meniscus sickle
WEAK
concave figure convex figure cresentoid demilune horned moon hornlike lune new moon old moon

Example Sentences

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A tattoo artist designed and hand-painted the store’s logo — a crescent moon and stars hugging antique font letters.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026

In the UK, if the skies are clear, a waning crescent Moon will only rise after midnight which should mean several hours of dark skies to see the meteors more clearly.

From BBC • Dec. 12, 2025

It peaks on 14 December when the Moon is waning crescent.

From BBC • Dec. 6, 2025

The arm positions for Mr. Louis and Ms. Chapa passingly resemble archers’ bows or crescent moons.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 17, 2025

Many are printed with a crescent moon on their canvas roofs.

From "Without Refuge" by Jane Mitchell

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.