hyphen
noun
a short line (-) used to connect the parts of a compound word or the parts of a word divided for any purpose.
hyphens
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pluralof hyphen.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof hyphen (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
hyphennouna short line (-) used to connect the parts of a compound word or the parts of a word divided for any purpose.
Example Sentences
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Missing hyphens or incorrect capitalization, ambiguities about singular and plural nouns or transitive and intransitive verbs — no question is too insignificant.
From Seattle Times ● May 29, 2023
Missing hyphens or incorrect capitalization, ambiguities about singular and plural nouns or transitive and intransitive verbs - no question is too insignificant.
From Washington Times ● May 29, 2023
Diggs spoke with The Times about the season finale of “Snowpiercer,” acting and hyphens.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 29, 2022
As we know him, LeBron is a basketball player with so many other hyphens behind that.
From Salon ● Sep. 30, 2021
Here are some exceptions to the “before or after” rule for hyphens in two-word descriptions: • If self or quasi is one of the words, always use a hyphen.
From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner
