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croissant

[krwah-sahn, kruh-sahnt] / krwɑˈsɑ̃, krəˈsɑnt /


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Bar hopefuls fill four or five diner-style tables, drinking beer and snacking on menu fare ranging from made-to-order pizza to chicken tinga tacos and farm fresh eggs on a croissant.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

"A monkey broke in the hotel restaurant, climbed down a pole and stole my croissant and omelette," he said.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026

I ask the woman in front of me what she thinks of them but she shakes her head—she’s just there for a croissant.

From Slate • Oct. 22, 2025

“You didn’t even say thanks for the croissant, and now you want a third pastry? Get out of my house!”

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 7, 2025

“Well, go eat some ice cream or get a chocolate croissant from Castleman’s or something.”

From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser