26984 words

icon

8 definitions • 6 examples
1
a small picture or symbol on a computer screen that you point to and click on (= press) with a mouse to give the computer an instruction
2
a very famous person or thing considered as representing a set of beliefs or a way of life:

Examples:

She's one of the country's best-loved sporting icons.
3
a painting, usually on wood, of Jesus Christ, or of a person considered holy by some Christians, especially in Russia and Greece
4
a famous person or thing that represents something of importance:

Examples:

The US Capitol building is an American icon.
5

Examples:

Click on the icon to open the program.
6
a painting of Jesus Christ or of a holy person
7
a small picture or symbol on a computer screen that you click on to make the computer do something, for example open a file, start a program, or save a document:

Examples:

When you've finished, click the Menu icon and the Exit button.
8
a very famous person or thing that is used by society to represent a set of beliefs or a way of life:

Examples:

The American company has become a global superbrand, an icon of capitalism.

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