Pronunciation: /kraʊni/

Definitions of crownie

noun a type of dessert that combines elements of a brownie and a cookie, typically with a crown-like shape on top

Example Sentences

A1 I ate a delicious crownie for dessert.

A2 She bought a crownie from the bakery for her birthday.

B1 The cafe down the street makes the best crownies in town.

B2 As a baking enthusiast, she perfected her crownie recipe over the years.

C1 The chef's signature dish is a decadent crownie topped with ice cream.

C2 The annual dessert competition featured a unique twist with contestants creating crownie-inspired creations.

Examples of crownie in a Sentence

formal The bakery specializes in creating unique pastries, such as the crownie, a delicious combination of a brownie and a croissant.

informal I can't decide between a brownie or a croissant, so I think I'll just go for a crownie instead.

slang Let's grab some crownies and binge-watch our favorite TV show tonight.

figurative She was crowned the winner of the baking competition, earning her the title of 'Queen of the Crownies'.

Grammatical Forms of crownie

past tense

crowned

plural

crownies

comparative

more crownie

superlative

most crownie

present tense

crown

future tense

will crown

perfect tense

have crowned

continuous tense

is crowning

singular

crownie

positive degree

crownie

infinitive

to crown

gerund

crowning

participle

crowning

Origin and Evolution of crownie

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Scottish
Story behind the word: The word 'crownie' is believed to have originated in Scotland as a colloquial term for a small crown or coronet.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'crownie' may have evolved to refer to a small decorative crown or a pastry resembling a crown shape.