laurels vs crown

crown vs laurels

laurels and crown both are nouns.

laurels is not a verb while crown is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
laurels	Yes	No	No	No
crown	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, crown is a hyponym of laurels; that is, crown is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than laurels:

laurels: a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
crown: the award given to the champion

Other hyponyms of laurels include prize, trophy, aliyah, academic degree, degree, pennant, cachet, seal, seal of approval, citation, commendation, distinction, honorable mention, mention, letter, varsity letter, decoration, laurel wreath, medal, medallion, palm, ribbon, trophy, Emmy, Nobel prize, Academy Award, Oscar, Prix de Rome, Prix Goncourt.

laurels (noun)	crown (noun)
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction	the part of a hat (the vertex) that covers the crown of the head
the state of being honored	an ornamental jeweled headdress signifying sovereignty
	a wreath or garland worn on the head to signify victory
	the center of a cambered road
	(dentistry) dental appliance consisting of an artificial crown for a broken or decayed tooth
	the part of a tooth above the gum that is covered with enamel
	the top of the head
	the award given to the champion
	the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill)
	the upper branches and leaves of a tree or other plant
	an English coin worth 5 shillings

laurels (verb)	crown (verb)
	be the culminating event
	put an enamel cover on
	invest with regal power; enthrone
	form the topmost part of

Difference between laurels and crown

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