icon

Definition

• n. (computer science) a graphic symbol (usually a simple picture) that denotes a program or a command or a data file or a concept in a graphical user interface
• n. a conventional religious painting in oil on a small wooden panel; venerated in the Eastern Church

Word forms

Plural

icons

Example sentences

1. n.

   The famous musician became an icon for many young people.

2. n.

   You can find the app icon on your smartphone's home screen.