noun

icon

icon, symbol, representation, idol

Click the save icon to save your work.

Click the save icon to save your work.

She is a fashion icon for many young people.

She is a fashion icon for many young people.

The bald eagle is an icon of American freedom.

The bald eagle is an icon of British freedom.

an icon of ((sth.)) She is an icon of modern design.

a computer/desktop icon Click on the printer icon.

Synonyms: symbol, emblem, representation

From Greek 'eikōn' meaning 'likeness, image'.

Think of the small pictures (icons) on your computer screen. That's one of its main meanings.

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