bracket

noun
UK: /ˈbrækɪt/
US: /ˈbrækɪt/

  1. A type of punctuation mark, like ( ) or [ ], used to add extra information.

    1. Put the extra details in a bracket. [ ] [ ]
    2. The editor added a clarifying bracket to the original statement. [ ] [ ]

  2. A shelf support fixed to a wall.

    1. The shelf is held up by a bracket. [ ] [ ]
    2. We installed a sturdy bracket to support the heavy bookshelf securely. [ ] [ ]

  3. A group or category, often based on income or age.

    1. He falls into a high tax bracket. [ ] [ ]
    2. The proposed tax changes will affect everyone in the middle income bracket. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

category brace parenthesis group support
bracket verb

  1. To put something inside brackets.

    1. Bracket the number for clarity. [ ] [ ]
    2. The teacher asked the student to bracket the parenthetical phrase. [ ] [ ]

  2. To consider or classify together.

    1. We can bracket these issues together. [ ] [ ]
    2. The study bracketed the two diseases because of their similar symptoms. [ ] [ ]
bracket adjective

  1. Used to describe prices or amounts, which may be either greater or less than the amount stated.

    1. The bracket price is an estimate. [ ] [ ]
    2. The bracket cost for the repair is between $50 and $75, depending on the parts. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "bracket" in English means: A type of punctuation mark, like ( ) or [ ], used to add extra information., A shelf support fixed to a wall., A group or category, often based on income or age..

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

Synonyms for "bracket": category, brace, parenthesis, group, support.

Example usage of "bracket": "Put the extra details in a bracket.". More examples on the page.