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

  • (..) you could be of help to us. If you'd be so kind as to show us the symbols for man and woman, please. No balloon animals. I can make a great duck. This is the original icon for male. It's a rudimentary phallus. -Quite to the point. -Yes, indeed. This is known as the blade. It represents aggression (..)
    2006 The Da Vinci Code
  • (..) Symbols carry different meanings in different settings. This symbol, professor. This setting. The pentacle is a pagan religious icon. Devil worship. No. No, no, no. The pentacle before that. This is a symbol for Venus. It represents the female half (..)
    2006 The Da Vinci Code