Croissant (noun)

A type of crescent-shaped pastry made from puff pastry and typically filled with chocolate or ham and cheese.

Origin:

French, literally "crescent", from old french croissant, from croistre "to increase".

Examples:

1. She ordered a croissant and a coffee for breakfast.
2. The croissant was flaky and buttery, just the way he liked it.
3. The chocolate croissant was a delicious treat.
4. The croissant shop was famous for its freshly-baked pastries.
5. The croissant was a staple in French patisseries.