the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
"the colonies revolted against the Crown"
the part of a tooth above the gum that is covered with enamel
"The dentist polished my crown to ensure it matched the color of my other teeth perfectly."
a wreath or garland worn on the head to signify victory
"The athletes rushed to the stage to crown the winner of the marathon with a laurel wreath."
the part of a hat (the vertex) that covers the crown of the head
"The old man pulled down his brimless cap so low that only the stiff fabric covering the top of his skull was visible."
an English coin worth 5 shillings
"The antique silver crown gleamed under the candlelight, a rare piece from the reign of Queen Victoria."
(dentistry) dental appliance consisting of an artificial crown for a broken or decayed tooth
"tomorrow my dentist will fit me for a crown"
A royal, imperial or princely headdress; a diadem.
"The ancient king placed the heavy gold crown upon his head before addressing the assembled crowd."
In plain English: A crown is the top part of your head that holds your hair and skull together.
"The lion king wore a golden crown on his head."
Usage: Use "crown" to refer specifically to the ornamental headgear worn by monarchs or the topmost part of something like a tree or mountain. Avoid using it for any other type of hat or cap unless you are writing about royalty or making a specific metaphorical comparison.
To place a crown on the head of.
"The hunter proudly displayed his trophy, a magnificent crown of feathers from the pheasant he had shot earlier that morning."
past participle of crow
In plain English: To crown someone means to officially make them the leader or winner of a competition.
"The team will crown the winner after the final round of matches."
Usage: Do not confuse the verb form of "crown," which means to place a crown on someone or to declare them king or queen, with the past tense and past participle of "crow." Use "crowned" when describing the act of topping something off or bestowing royal status, but use "crowed" for the sound made by a rooster.
Of, related to, or pertaining to a crown.
"The royal family gathered at the palace gates to witness the crowning of their new monarch."
"The king wore a golden crown on his head to show he was the ruler."
Usage: Use "crown" as an adjective only when describing something that sits at the very top, such as a crown jewel or a crown thistle. It functions as a modifier to indicate the highest position or rank within a specific group.
The sovereign, in a monarchic country.
"The new queen took her place on the throne to address the crowd as their crowned leader."
The word "crown" entered English from the Latin corÅna, which originally referred to a wreath or garland. It replaced earlier native terms like Old English cynehelm and is also the source of the name for a specific paper size, which was named because it was traditionally watermarked with a crown design.