Basic Details
Word: Croissant
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A flaky, buttery bread roll that is shaped like a crescent moon.
Synonyms: Pastry, roll
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- As flaky as a croissant: Used to describe something or someone that is inconsistent or unreliable. Example: "He promised to help us, but hes as flaky as a croissant."
- Have your croissant and eat it too: Means wanting to enjoy two desirable but contradictory things at the same time. Example: "She wants to travel and save money; you can't have your croissant and eat it too."
Usage Examples
Example 1: For breakfast, I had a warm croissant with butter and jam.
Example 2: The bakery down the street makes the best croissants in the city.
Example 3: We enjoyed our coffee alongside a freshly baked chocolate croissant.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the croissant is said to have originated in Austria before becoming popular in France? Its unique crescent shape is believed to have been inspired by the defeat of the Ottoman Empire.
Famous Quote
"Life is too short to skip a croissant." - Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "croissant" mean?
a) A type of cheese
b) A flaky bread roll
c) A kind of fruit
d) A type of cake
Answer: b) A flaky bread roll
2. Which of these is a synonym of "croissant"?
a) Biscuit
b) Mousse
c) Pastry
d) Cookie
Answer: c) Pastry
3. Which sentence uses "croissant" correctly?
a) The croissant ran fast.
b) I bought a croissant to enjoy with my tea.
c) The croissant jumped over the wall.
d) The croissant sings beautifully.
Answer: b) I bought a croissant to enjoy with my tea.
4. Which idiom means the same as "croissant"?
a) Have your croissant and eat it too
b) As flaky as a croissant
c) Piece of cake
d) Bread and butter
Answer: b) As flaky as a croissant
5. What is the opposite of "croissant"?
a) N/A
b) Rock
c) Vegetable
d) Fish
Answer: a) N/A
