Meaning 1neutral · 82%
A decorated headpiece worn by a monarch as a sign of royal authority.
Natural examples
Die Königin trug eine goldene Krone zur Feier.
A golden crown adorned the queen at the ceremony.
Im Museum liegt die Krone hinter Glas.
Behind glass, the crown rests in the museum.
Der Schauspieler setzte die Krone vorsichtig auf.
Carefully, the actor placed the crown on his head.
Usage note
Feminine noun. It can also mean a dental or tree crown; this entry uses the royal headpiece sense.
Mini-lesson: Krone
A decorated headpiece worn by a monarch as a sign of royal authority. Feminine noun. It can also mean a dental or tree crown; this entry uses the royal headpiece sense.
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