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crayon

noun · verb

Simple meaning

Writing implement made up of a colored stick of composition wax used for writing and drawing.

Pronunciation

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krayahn

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈkɹeɪɑn

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Definition

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noun

  1. Writing implement consisting of a colored stick of composition wax used for writing and drawing

  2. A colored pencil, a colouring pencil

verb

  1. ambitransitive

    Write, draw, or trace with a crayon

  2. ambitransitive

    To draw with a crayon.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
C2 · Proficient (estimated)
Frequency
Uncommon
Formality
Technical

Word Aura™

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Aura for this meaning

This meaning: Writing implement consisting of a colored stick of composition wax used for writing and drawing

Used this way, crayon is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
Matter-of-fact
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

Nearby words

  • wax crayon , rarer, so it draws attention

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wax crayonblack crayonred crayoncrayon drawingblue crayoncrayon portraitcolored crayonpurple crayon

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Compound terms

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  • wax crayonnounCompound term

    Writing implement consisting of a colored stick of composition wax used for writing and drawing.

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Synonyms

Sense: writing implement consisting of a colored stick of composition wax used for writing and drawing

wax crayonRare

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