icon

Definition

  • noun: a small picture on a computer screen that represents a program or function
  • noun: a usually pictorial representation
  • synonyms: image, paragon

Examples

  • The Statue of Liberty has become an American cultural 'icon'.

  • He has achieved 'iconic' status in the movie business.

  • Click on the 'icon' to open your e-mail program.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) should give us all pause. Human beings have a horrible track record of following people with great power, down paths that lead to huge human monstrosities. We have always created icons in our own image. What we've done is we project ourselves on to him. The fact is, maybe he's not (..)
    2016 Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice