crayon

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/ˈkreɪən/
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A word for a colored wax or similar drawing stick, and an informal verb meaning to draw or color with one.

Examples

  • Someone had crayoned on the wall.
  • The children crayoned stars on the paper.
  • She crayoned the sky in bright purple.
  • Do not crayon on the furniture.
  • He colored the map with blue and green crayons.

Similar words

wax pastel
scribble
color
mark
shade
colored wax stick
coloring stick
drawing crayon
draw
wax crayon

Meanings

Colored wax drawing stick

noun
everyday
neutral
A stick of colored wax, chalk, or similar material used for drawing or coloring.

Examples

  • The child drew a sun with a yellow crayon.
  • She opened a new box of crayons.
  • A red crayon rolled under the desk.
  • Wax crayons are common in preschool classrooms.
  • He colored the map with blue and green crayons.

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Draw or color with crayons

verb
everyday
informal
To draw, color, or mark something with a crayon.

Examples

  • The children crayoned stars on the paper.
  • Someone had crayoned on the wall.
  • She crayoned the sky in bright purple.
  • They spent the afternoon crayoning pictures.
  • Do not crayon on the furniture.

Similar words

Etymology

From French crayon, originally meaning a chalk pencil, from craie, chalk. In modern English, the word most often means a colored wax drawing stick.

FAQ

What is a crayon?

A crayon is a colored wax, chalk, or similar stick used for drawing or coloring.

Is a crayon the same as a colored pencil?

No. A crayon is usually waxy and not wood-cased, while a colored pencil has a colored core inside wood.

What is the plural of crayon?

The plural is crayons.

Can crayon be a verb?

Yes, informally. To crayon means to draw, color, or mark with a crayon.

What are crayons made of?

Many common crayons are made of wax mixed with colored pigment.

What is a synonym for crayon?

Possible synonyms include wax crayon, coloring stick, colored wax stick, and wax pastel.

How do you use crayon in a sentence?

For example: The child drew a sun with a yellow crayon.

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