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crayon

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noun

cray·​on ˈkrā-ˌän How to pronounce crayon (audio)
-ən,
 also  ˈkran
1
: a stick of white or colored chalk or of colored wax used for writing or drawing
2
: a crayon drawing

crayon

2 of 2

verb

crayoned; crayoning; crayons

transitive verb

: to draw with a crayon
crayonist noun

Example Sentences

Noun The drawing is done in crayon.
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Equally as captivating was the multicolor, crayon-print gown that Jodie Turner-Smith wore to the same premiere—a look that doubled as a wearable painting. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2022 Later in the film when Mike gets bored and requests a crayon, green is introduced. Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 3 Sep. 2022 Wave after wave of gestural scribbles in deep blue crayon repeat, like incomprehensible penmanship. Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2022 Then there is every museum conservator’s nightmare: Within crayon’s reach of Lola’s play table is a 1932 Léger. Melissa Barrett Rhodes, ELLE Decor, 25 Aug. 2022 Another is about a crayon labeled as red that is really blue. Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 July 2022 This idea is perfect for families with multiple kids—everyone gets to choose their favorite color from the crayon box! Terri Robertson, Country Living, 22 Aug. 2022 Before the audience's eyes, the illusionist seemed to transform a piece of paper into several objects, including a toy car, a Rubik’s cube, a crayon, a feather, a watch and flower petals. Charles Trepany, USA TODAY, 17 Aug. 2022 If there are lines to be drawn around speech, Clegg argues, Meta should not be the one holding the crayon. Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

French, crayon, pencil, from diminutive of craie chalk, from Latin creta

First Known Use

Noun

1644, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1662, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of crayon was in 1644

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