Symbol
Pronunciation: /ˈsɪmbəl/
Symbol (noun)
- a picture or shape that represents something else, like an idea or object.
- a character or sign used in math or science to represent a quantity or operation.
- an object or image that stands for a cultural or social idea.
Examples
- The red light is a symbol to stop.
- A heart is a common symbol for love.
Common collocations: traffic symbol, warning symbol, mathematical symbol, chemical symbol, national symbol