symbol

/ˈsɪmbəl/B1Loopy word list, level 3 · Core

Definition

n. an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance
n. something visible that by association or convention represents something else that is invisible

Word forms

Plural: symbols

Example sentences

n.
The dove is a symbol of peace in many cultures.
n.
In programming, the asterisk (*) is often used as a symbol for multiplication.