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