Meaning & Definition of word "Crayon"
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Crayon
/ˈkreɪ.ɒn/
noun:
- 1. A pencil or stick of colored wax, chalk, or other material used for drawing or coloring.
- Example: The child picked up a red crayon to color the apple.
- 2. A drawing made with such a pencil or stick.
- Example: She proudly displayed her crayon drawings on the refrigerator.
- 3. A small stick of colored chalk used for writing on surfaces such as blackboards.
- Example: The teacher used a white crayon to write on the blackboard.
Etymology
From the French word 'crayon', meaning 'pencil' or 'chalk'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
crayon box:
A box containing multiple crayons of different colors.
crayon drawing:
A drawing made using crayons.
out of crayons:
Referring to not having any crayons left.
Related Words
coloring book:
A book with outlined pictures for coloring.
pencil:
A tool used for writing or drawing, typically made of wood with a graphite core.
marker:
A tool for marking, often with ink and a felt tip.
Slang Meanings of crayon
Meaning: To draw or color clumsily or hastily.
Example Sentence: He totally crayon-ed that picture.
Meaning: To express something simply or naively.
Example Sentence: She crayon'd the idea out on a napkin.