crown

• Substantiv, das eine runde, dekorative Kopfbedeckung bezeichnet, die ein Monarch als Symbol der Macht trägt, oder den oberen Teil von etwas, etwa des Kopfes oder eines Zahns.

A noun referring to a circular ornamental headdress worn by a monarch as a symbol of authority, or the top part of something such as a head or tooth.

1. Royal headpieceA2formal

   A circular ornamental headdress worn by a monarch as a symbol of authority.

   Krone

   • The king placed the crown on his head during the ceremony.
   • The crown is made of gold and precious jewels.
   • She wore a diamond crown at the royal ball.

   Synonymechapletcircletcoronetdiademtiara

2. Top of the headB1formal

   The top part of the head, especially the highest point.

   Scheitel

   • He felt a sharp pain at the crown of his head.
   • The hat sat perfectly on the crown of her head.
   • The barber trimmed the hair at the crown.

   Synonymepatepolltopvertex

3. Tooth coveringB1formalmedical

   An artificial covering for a damaged or decayed tooth.

   Zahnkrone

   • The dentist fitted a porcelain crown on my molar.
   • She needed a crown after the root canal treatment.
   • The crown protects the weakened tooth from further damage.

   Synonymecap

4. Championship titleB1informal

   The title of being the best or winner in a competition.

   Meistertitel

   • The team won the championship crown for the third time.
   • She is fighting to defend her boxing crown.
   • He earned the crown as the world's fastest runner.

   Synonymebeltchampionshiphonortitletrophy

• Verb, das bezeichnet, jemandem eine Krone aufzusetzen als Symbol der königlichen Macht, oder etwas feierlich abzuschließen bzw. zu krönen.

A verb used to indicate the act of placing a crown on someone's head as a symbol of royalty, or to top or cover something in a way that completes or finishes it.

1. B1formal

   To place a crown on the head of someone as a symbol of royalty or victory.

   Krönen

   • The archbishop crowned the new king in the cathedral.
   • She was crowned queen after the ceremony.
   • The winner was crowned with a laurel wreath.

   Synonymecoronateenthroneinaugurateinvest

   Antonymedeposedethrone

2. Top or capB2formal

   To form the top part of something, often in a decorative or prominent way.

   Krönen

   • A golden statue crowns the dome of the building.
   • The mountain peak is crowned with snow all year round.
   • The dessert was crowned with a layer of chocolate.

   Synonymecapcrestsurmounttop

3. Achieve the highest pointB2formal

   To be the culmination or climax of something.

   Krönen

   • Her victory crowned a long and successful career.
   • The festival was crowned by a spectacular fireworks display.
   • His efforts were crowned with success.

   Synonymecapclimaxconsummateculminateround offsurmounttoptop off