icon
Translation
icon, symbol, idol
Examples
Click on the printer icon to print the document.
Click on the printer icon to print the document.
David Beckham is a football icon.
David Beckham is a soccer icon.
The cross is an icon of Christianity.
The cross is an icon of Christianity.
Grammar Patterns
((an icon)) on (sth.) an icon on a screen Click the icon on the screen.
((an icon)) of (sth.) a symbol of (sth.) She is an icon of style.
Similar Words
Synonyms: symbol, image, representation, idol
Etymology
From Greek 'eikōn' meaning 'likeness, image'.
Memory Tips
An 'icon' is an image you can keep your 'eye on'. On a computer, you click your eye (cursor) on it.