1. curved shapes that are wide in the middle and pointed at the ends, like the shape of the moon when it is less than half full
2. crescent-shaped rolls or pastries

Examples

• The baker arranged the crescents on the display shelf.
• She cut the dough into small crescents before baking.
• The crescents of the moon phases fascinated the astronomy students.
• Golden crescents filled the bakery case each morning.
• The children drew crescents and stars on their art projects.
• Fresh butter crescents were served warm with jam.
• The crescent shapes reminded her of tiny smiles.