symbol

noun
UK: /ˈsɪmbl/
US: /ˈsɪmbl/

  1. A mark or object that represents something else.

    1. The dove is a symbol of peace. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company's logo is a symbol that represents their core values to customers. [ ] [ ]

  2. A letter, figure, or other character used to represent something in science or mathematics.

    1. The plus symbol means add. [ ] [ ]
    2. Chemists use symbols to represent elements in the periodic table like 'O' for oxygen. [ ] [ ]

  3. Something that shows or suggests something else.

    1. The closed door was a symbol of rejection. [ ] [ ]
    2. The ancient artifact served as a powerful symbol, connecting the present to a rich historical legacy. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

sign figure mark representation character emblem token
symbol verb

  1. To represent something by a symbol.

    1. The statue symbolized freedom. [ ] [ ]
    2. The rising sun can symbol hope and new beginnings in the country's flag. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "symbol" in English means: A mark or object that represents something else., A letter, figure, or other character used to represent something in science or mathematics., Something that shows or suggests something else..

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

Synonyms for "symbol": sign, figure, mark, representation, character, emblem, token.

Example usage of "symbol": "The dove is a symbol of peace.". More examples on the page.