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croissant

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


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But then she swaps the bread for croissant, makes the egg scrambled, adds spinach, and ends up with this different story sliding around the plate.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2026

Marquez was among those wishing her well on Instagram, writing: "I know you and I know you will get through this, and we will be sat having a coffee and a croissant."

From BBC • Jan. 5, 2026

She also picks out presents for her cousins, including a plush bag shaped like a croissant.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 21, 2025

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

Elinor heaved a deep sigh of relief and bit into the croissant that had been waiting on her plate all this time.

From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke