article

noun
UK: /ˈɑːtɪkl/
US: /ˈɑːrtɪkl/

  1. A piece of writing about a subject that is included in a newspaper, magazine, or book.

    1. I read an article about cats. [ ] [ ]
    2. The article argues that climate change is a serious threat and action is needed. [ ] [ ]

  2. A particular thing or object.

    1. I need an article of clothing. [ ] [ ]
    2. The store sells various articles of furniture, including tables and chairs. [ ] [ ]

  3. A section or clause in a document, such as a contract or constitution.

    1. Read the article carefully. [ ] [ ]
    2. Article 5 of the treaty outlines the conditions for military assistance. [ ] [ ]

  4. In grammar, a word (like 'a', 'an', or 'the') that is used before a noun to show whether you are referring to a specific thing or a general thing.

    1. Use the article 'a' before consonant sounds. [ ] [ ]
    2. The definite article 'the' specifies a particular noun in the sentence. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

item report piece provision clause story object
article transitive-verb

  1. To bind by articles of agreement; to enter into a contract or agreement.

    1. He was articled to a lawyer. [ ] [ ]
    2. She was articled to an accounting firm to gain practical experience. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "article" in English means: A piece of writing about a subject that is included in a newspaper, magazine, or book., A particular thing or object., A section or clause in a document, such as a contract or constitution., In grammar, a word (like 'a', 'an', or 'the') that is used before a noun to show whether you are referring to a specific thing or a general thing..

The phonetic transcription of "article" is /ˈɑːtɪkl/ in British English and /ˈɑːrtɪkl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "article": item, report, piece, provision, clause, story, object.

Example usage of "article": "I read an article about cats.". More examples on the page.