crystal

1 of 2

noun

crys·tal ˈkri-stᵊl How to pronounce crystal (audio)

: quartz that is transparent or nearly so and that is either colorless or only slightly tinged

: something resembling crystal in transparency and colorlessness

: a body that is formed by the solidification of a chemical element, a compound, or a mixture and has a regularly repeating internal arrangement of its atoms and often external plane faces

: a clear colorless glass of superior quality

also : objects or ware of such glass

: the glass or transparent plastic cover over a watch or clock dial

: a crystalline material used in electronics as a frequency-determining element or for rectification

: crystal meth

broadly : methamphetamine in any form when used illicitly

crystal

2 of 2

adjective

: consisting of or resembling crystal : clear, lucid

: relating to or using a crystal

a crystal radio receiver

Example Sentences

Noun the crystal structure of minerals a necklace made of crystal Some of the crystals used in the necklace are a pale pink color. The wine glasses are made of the finest crystal. She inherited her mother's crystal. Adjective an unspoiled region with majestic mountains and crystal streams See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

And the Rotten Tomatoes scores make that progression of this stellar Hulu series crystal-clear.

Andy Meek, BGR, 31 Aug. 2022 In between, wispy brown bushes and dust kicked up by truck tires swirls around a crystal-clear blue sky.

Kevin Maurer, Rolling Stone, 28 Aug. 2022 It’s on this track that everything seems to click for Markowitz, as his melodic vocals shine more crystal-clear than ever.

Stephanie Williams, Washington Post, 25 Aug. 2022 Some of us sunbathed and others got in the crystal-clear water -- some by choice and others carried by force.

John-michael Mulloy, The Indianapolis Star, 18 Aug. 2022 Here’s how to make toasted salt: López-Alt’s original method for toasted salt is as simple as could be: Over medium heat, add Diamond crystal kosher salt to the bottom of an empty wok.

Bon Appétit, 29 Mar. 2022 The top notes are sweet and maritime, an early cereal hint of porridge oats rapidly giving way to more cleansing and maritime aromas that suggest briny seaweed, crystal salt and iodine, on a base of mountain smoke.

Karla Alindahao, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2021 The roommates now stock both sea salt and kosher crystal salt, for example.

Chris Kornelis, WSJ, 11 June 2021 If the station wagon only got AM radio stations, something about her still came through crystal-clear.

Hank Stuever, Washington Post, 9 Aug. 2022

Adjective

Most cruises from California sail on itineraries to the Mexican Riviera, which encompasses several Pacific Coast towns known for sandy beaches with crystal blue waters, vibrant nightlife, ample watersports opportunities and stunning landscape views.

Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 19 July 2022 Taylor and Joe were photographed making out and packing on the PDA in crystal blue water.

Seventeen, 25 Aug. 2022 Most cruises from California sail on itineraries to the Mexican Riviera, which encompasses several Pacific Coast towns known for sandy beaches with crystal blue waters, vibrant nightlife, ample watersports opportunities and stunning landscape views.

Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 19 July 2022 Most cruises from California sail on itineraries to the Mexican Riviera, which encompasses several Pacific Coast towns known for sandy beaches with crystal blue waters, vibrant nightlife, ample watersports opportunities and stunning landscape views.

Michael Salerno, USA TODAY, 23 July 2022 Guests can take a dip in the crystal blue water in one of four private coves or the resort’s two swimming pools.

Ramsey Qubein, Forbes, 10 July 2022 Hawn and Russell have become regular visitors to the island of Skiathos, which is known for crystal blue waters and beautiful beaches, according to visitgreece.com.

Stephanie Wenger, PEOPLE.com, 17 June 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English cristal "transparent quartz, object made from it," borrowed from Anglo-French, borrowed from Latin crystallum, crystallus, crustallum "clear ice, rock crystal," borrowed from Greek krýstallos, probably borrowed from a pre-Greek substratum; replacing Old English cristalla, cristal, cristallum, borrowed from Latin crystallum

Note: Greek krýstallos was traditionally linked etymologically with krýos "icy cold, frost" and Latin crusta "hard surface layer," though the morphological details were not explicable (and crusta does not refer to ice or cold). More likely, as asserted by Robert Beekes (Etymological Dictionary of Greek [Leiden: Brill, 2010], p. 787), krýstallos, as evidenced by the suffix -allos (from *al^y- according to Beekes) and the variant króstallos, is of pre-Greek origin. Cf. notes at cryo-, crust.

First Known Use

Noun

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

crystal 1 of 2

noun

crys·tal ˈkri-stᵊl How to pronounce crystal (audio)

: quartz that is colorless and clear or nearly so

: a body formed by a substance hardening so that it has flat surfaces in an even arrangement

an ice crystal

a salt crystal

: a clear colorless glass of very good quality

: something clear like colorless quartz

: the clear cover over a clock or watch dial

crystal

2 of 2

adjective

: made of or being like a clear colorless glass of very good quality

a crystal candy dish

: clear entry 1 sense 4

a crystal sky

crystal 1 of 2

adjective

as in liquid

easily seen through an unspoiled region with majestic mountains and crystal streams

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

liquid
transparent
crystalline
clear
translucent
limpid
lucent
pellucid
lucid
crystal clear
sheer
see-through
colorless
uncolored
glassy
semitransparent
diaphanous
vitreous
semitranslucent
transparentized

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

opaque
colored
cloudy
dark
glazed
tinted
misty
smoky
foggy
hazy
dense
turbid
nebulous
filmy
murky
muddy
smokey

crystal

2 of 2

noun

as in china

Synonyms & Similar Words

china
glassware
porcelain
glass
pottery
ware
stoneware
chinaware
crockery
plate
earthenware
goblet
saucer
cup
setting
teacup
bowl
setup
dinnerware
tableware
platter
casserole
charger
place setting
demitasse
mug
tureen

单词	crystal
释义	crystal 1 of 2 noun crys·tal ˈkri-stᵊl 1 : quartz that is transparent or nearly so and that is either colorless or only slightly tinged 2 : something resembling crystal in transparency and colorlessness 3 : a body that is formed by the solidification of a chemical element, a compound, or a mixture and has a regularly repeating internal arrangement of its atoms and often external plane faces 4 : a clear colorless glass of superior quality also : objects or ware of such glass 5 : the glass or transparent plastic cover over a watch or clock dial 6 : a crystalline material used in electronics as a frequency-determining element or for rectification 7 : crystal meth broadly : methamphetamine in any form when used illicitly crystal 2 of 2 adjective 1 : consisting of or resembling crystal : clear, lucid 2 : relating to or using a crystal a crystal radio receiver Synonyms Adjective clear crystal clear crystalline limpid liquid lucent pellucid see-through transparent See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun the crystal structure of minerals a necklace made of crystal Some of the crystals used in the necklace are a pale pink color. The wine glasses are made of the finest crystal. She inherited her mother's crystal. Adjective an unspoiled region with majestic mountains and crystal streams See More Recent Examples on the Web Noun And the Rotten Tomatoes scores make that progression of this stellar Hulu series crystal-clear. Andy Meek, BGR, 31 Aug. 2022 In between, wispy brown bushes and dust kicked up by truck tires swirls around a crystal-clear blue sky. Kevin Maurer, Rolling Stone, 28 Aug. 2022 It’s on this track that everything seems to click for Markowitz, as his melodic vocals shine more crystal-clear than ever. Stephanie Williams, Washington Post, 25 Aug. 2022 Some of us sunbathed and others got in the crystal-clear water -- some by choice and others carried by force. John-michael Mulloy, The Indianapolis Star, 18 Aug. 2022 Here’s how to make toasted salt: López-Alt’s original method for toasted salt is as simple as could be: Over medium heat, add Diamond crystal kosher salt to the bottom of an empty wok. Bon Appétit, 29 Mar. 2022 The top notes are sweet and maritime, an early cereal hint of porridge oats rapidly giving way to more cleansing and maritime aromas that suggest briny seaweed, crystal salt and iodine, on a base of mountain smoke. Karla Alindahao, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2021 The roommates now stock both sea salt and kosher crystal salt, for example. Chris Kornelis, WSJ, 11 June 2021 If the station wagon only got AM radio stations, something about her still came through crystal-clear. Hank Stuever, Washington Post, 9 Aug. 2022 Adjective Most cruises from California sail on itineraries to the Mexican Riviera, which encompasses several Pacific Coast towns known for sandy beaches with crystal blue waters, vibrant nightlife, ample watersports opportunities and stunning landscape views. Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 19 July 2022 Taylor and Joe were photographed making out and packing on the PDA in crystal blue water. Seventeen, 25 Aug. 2022 Most cruises from California sail on itineraries to the Mexican Riviera, which encompasses several Pacific Coast towns known for sandy beaches with crystal blue waters, vibrant nightlife, ample watersports opportunities and stunning landscape views. Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 19 July 2022 Most cruises from California sail on itineraries to the Mexican Riviera, which encompasses several Pacific Coast towns known for sandy beaches with crystal blue waters, vibrant nightlife, ample watersports opportunities and stunning landscape views. Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 19 July 2022 Most cruises from California sail on itineraries to the Mexican Riviera, which encompasses several Pacific Coast towns known for sandy beaches with crystal blue waters, vibrant nightlife, ample watersports opportunities and stunning landscape views. Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 19 July 2022 Most cruises from California sail on itineraries to the Mexican Riviera, which encompasses several Pacific Coast towns known for sandy beaches with crystal blue waters, vibrant nightlife, ample watersports opportunities and stunning landscape views. Michael Salerno, USA TODAY, 23 July 2022 Guests can take a dip in the crystal blue water in one of four private coves or the resort’s two swimming pools. Ramsey Qubein, Forbes, 10 July 2022 Hawn and Russell have become regular visitors to the island of Skiathos, which is known for crystal blue waters and beautiful beaches, according to visitgreece.com. Stephanie Wenger, PEOPLE.com, 17 June 2022 See More Word History Etymology Noun Middle English cristal "transparent quartz, object made from it," borrowed from Anglo-French, borrowed from Latin crystallum, crystallus, crustallum "clear ice, rock crystal," borrowed from Greek krýstallos, probably borrowed from a pre-Greek substratum; replacing Old English cristalla, cristal, cristallum, borrowed from Latin crystallum Note: Greek krýstallos was traditionally linked etymologically with krýos "icy cold, frost" and Latin crusta "hard surface layer," though the morphological details were not explicable (and crusta does not refer to ice or cold). More likely, as asserted by Robert Beekes (Etymological Dictionary of Greek [Leiden: Brill, 2010], p. 787), krýstallos, as evidenced by the suffix -allos (from al^y- according to Beekes) and the variant króstallos,* is of pre-Greek origin. Cf. notes at cryo-, crust. First Known Use Noun 13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Adjective 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing crystal crystal gazing crystal clear liquid crystal display liquid crystal crystal violet crystal ball crystal pleat rock crystal crystal meth crystal methamphetamine See More crystal gazing crystal clear liquid crystal display liquid crystal crystal violet crystal ball crystal pleat rock crystal crystal meth crystal methamphetamine See More Kids Definition crystal 1 of 2 noun crys·tal ˈkri-stᵊl 1 : quartz that is colorless and clear or nearly so 2 : a body formed by a substance hardening so that it has flat surfaces in an even arrangement an ice crystal a salt crystal 3 : a clear colorless glass of very good quality 4 : something clear like colorless quartz 5 : the clear cover over a clock or watch dial crystal 2 of 2 adjective 1 : made of or being like a clear colorless glass of very good quality a crystal candy dish 2 : clear entry 1 sense 4 a crystal sky Medical Definition crystal noun crys·tal ˈkris-tᵊl 1 : a body that is formed by the solidification of a chemical element, a compound, or a mixture and has a regularly repeating internal arrangement of its atoms and often external plane faces 2 : crystal meth broadly : methamphetamine in any form when used illicitly Geographical Definition Crystal geographical name Crys·tal ˈkri-stᵊl city in southeastern Minnesota north of Minneapolis population 22,151 crystal 1 of 2 adjective as in liquid easily seen through an unspoiled region with majestic mountains and crystal streams Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance liquid transparent crystalline clear translucent limpid lucent pellucid lucid crystal clear sheer see-through colorless uncolored glassy semitransparent diaphanous vitreous semitranslucent transparentized Antonyms & Near Antonyms opaque colored cloudy dark glazed tinted misty smoky foggy hazy dense turbid nebulous filmy murky muddy smokey See More crystal 2 of 2 noun as in china Synonyms & Similar Words china glassware porcelain glass pottery ware stoneware chinaware crockery plate earthenware goblet saucer cup setting teacup bowl setup dinnerware tableware platter casserole charger place setting demitasse mug tureen Phrases Containing crystal crystal clear crystal clear
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