symbol

Definition

  • noun: an action, object, event, etc., that expresses or represents a particular idea or quality
  • noun: an authoritative summary of faith or doctrine
  • often + 'of'
  • synonyms: creed, symbolize

Examples

  • The wearing of black clothing is often a 'symbol of' mourning in Western cultures.

  • The company's 'symbol' [='logo'] is a red umbrella.

  • “K” is the 'symbol for' a strikeout in baseball.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) ...that's something. Anyway, the coach of the French team, Yves Gluant... ... came out for his customary ovation. It was quite the symbol of pride and victory for the French team. ... was Xania, the international pop star. They had been having quite a stormy affair. (..)
    2006 The Pink Panther