Cronut

Pronunciation: /ˈkrəˌnʌt/

Definitions of cronut

noun a type of pastry that is a cross between a croissant and a doughnut

Example Sentences

A1 I tried a cronut for the first time and it was delicious.

A2 The bakery down the street sells cronuts that are always fresh and tasty.

B1 Cronuts have become a popular pastry choice for many people around the world.

B2 The cronut craze has inspired other bakeries to create their own unique versions.

C1 Some food critics argue that the cronut is a culinary masterpiece that combines the best of croissants and donuts.

C2 The creator of the cronut has patented the name to protect his unique pastry creation.

Examples of cronut in a Sentence

formal The bakery is known for its innovative pastries, such as the cronut.

informal I can't wait to try that new cronut flavor at the bakery.

slang Let's grab a cronut for breakfast before heading to work.

figurative The cronut craze took the dessert world by storm.

Grammatical Forms of cronut

• plural: cronuts
• comparative: more cronut
• superlative: most cronut
• present tense: cronuts
• future tense: will cronut
• perfect tense: have cronut
• continuous tense: is cronuting
• singular: cronut
• positive degree: cronut
• infinitive: to cronut
• gerund: cronutting
• participle: cronuted

Origin and Evolution of cronut

First Known Use: 2013 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'cronut' is a portmanteau of 'croissant' and 'donut'. It was created by Dominique Ansel, a pastry chef in New York City.

Evolution of the word: Since its creation in 2013, the word 'cronut' has become widely recognized and used to describe a popular pastry that combines the flaky texture of a croissant with the shape and sweetness of a donut.