Symbol

Pronunciation: /ˈsɪmbəl/

Symbol (noun)

  1. a picture or shape that represents something else, like an idea or object.
  2. a character or sign used in math or science to represent a quantity or operation.
  3. 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

Synonyms of Symbol

Formal

Neutral