segment
noun
one of the parts into which something naturally separates or is divided; a division, portion, or section.
segments
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pluralof segment.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof segment (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
segmentnounone of the parts into which something naturally separates or is divided; a division, portion, or section.
Example Sentences
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The dimensions of both the swellings and their narrow connecting segments mattered.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 17, 2026
Auto dealers sold more cars and higher energy prices boosted receipts at gas stations, but sales were just as strong even if those two segments are excluded.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 16, 2026
The rights holder typically airs specials promoting the show on affiliated TV stations and morning show segments, although those advantages have mattered less in recent years as traditional viewing has diminished.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2026
Microsoft will now report using two segments: One will be named Agents and Infra, and the other will be called Devices and Consumer.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 3, 2026
Consider the following two Sesame Street segments, both of which are called visual-blending exercises — segments that teach children that reading consists of blending together distinct sounds.
From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell
