icon

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈaɪ.kən/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈaɪ.kɑːn/

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Noun

Singular icon

Plural icons

1. (countable) An image, picture, or other representation of something.
2. (countable) A religious painting that is often done on wooden panels.
3. (countable) A person or thing that is the best example of something.

   That man is an icon in the business; he is loyal and has good business sense.

4. (countable) A small picture which represents something (such as an icon on a computer screen).

   Click on the icon to open the program.

5. (countable) (linguistics) A type of noun where the form reflects and is determined by the referent; onomatopoeic words are all icons.

Related words

• iconic
• iconify
• iconoclast
• iconography