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noun · A2 · very often · UK/US

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icon

Meaning of icon

a small picture or symbol on a screen

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British English/ˈaɪkɒn/
American English/ˈaɪkɑːn/
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🇩🇪German🇬🇧English

The settings icon is at the top right.

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icon belongs to the topic "Top 5000". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between icon / logo / symbol / app icon / toolbar icon

I
🇬🇧English
icon

the base term for a small picture or symbol on a screen

B2Very Often

Tap the icon to open the app.

L
🇬🇧English
logo

a symbol used to identify a company, product, or organization, not a generic screen icon

B2Very Often

The company logo appears on the homepage.

S
🇬🇧English
symbol

a general sign or mark that stands for something, broader than a screen icon

B2Very Often

The triangle is a symbol of warning.

A
🇬🇧English
app icon

an icon for a specific app, usually on a phone or tablet screen

B2Often

I can't find the app icon on my phone.

T
🇬🇧English
toolbar icon

an icon placed on a toolbar to trigger a command or function

B2Often

Click the save toolbar icon to store your file.

N
🇬🇧English
notification icon

an icon that indicates an alert, message, or notification

B2Often

A notification icon appeared at the top of the screen.

D
🇬🇧English
desktop icon

an icon shown on a computer desktop, often representing a file, folder, or program

B2Often

Move the desktop icon to the trash.

S
🇬🇧English
shortcut icon

an icon that works as a shortcut to open a file, folder, or app

B2Often

Double-click the shortcut icon to start the program.

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How to pronounce icon and what this word means

icon means icon. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce icon

/ˈaɪkɒn/

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icon transcription

/ˈaɪkɒn/, /ˈaɪkɑːn/

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icon meaning: what does it mean?

a small picture or symbol on a screen

icon pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

icon is pronounced as /ˈaɪkɒn/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

icon definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Tap the icon to save your changes. Translation: Нажмите на значок, чтобы сохранить изменения.

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