excerpt
Translation
excerpt, extract, passage
Examples
She read an excerpt from her new book.
She read an excerpt from her new book.
The article included an excerpt of the speech.
The article included an excerpt of the speech.
Grammar Patterns
an excerpt from ((sth.)) a short piece taken from a book, film, etc. She read an excerpt from her new book.
Similar Words
Synonyms: extract, passage, selection, quotation
Etymology
From Latin 'ex-' (out) and 'carpere' (to pluck). It literally means 'something plucked out'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'ex-' as in 'exit' (out) and 'cerpt' like 'script'. You're taking a piece 'out' of a 'script' or text.