crayon
/ˈkreɪ.ɒn/noun★Beginner
informal
A stick of colored wax or chalk used for drawing or coloring.
She gave her toddler a box of crayons to keep him busy.
She provided crayons to entertain the young child.
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Often associated with children's art supplies.
Collocations
crayon boxa container holding multiple crayonscrayon drawingartwork created with crayons
Synonyms
💡Pro Tip
Brand Association
While 'crayon' is generic, 'Crayola' is the brand name.
📖Word Origin
From French 'craie' (chalk) + '-on' (diminutive suffix). Popularized by Crayola brand.
📝Usage Notes
Commonly used for children's art activities. The term is often genericized from the brand 'Crayola'.
Word Breakdown
cray
chalk
root-on
small or diminutive
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