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Definition of icon - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
computer graphicTECH. small graphical representation on a computer screenTECH.
- Click the icon on your desktop to open the program..
2.
cultural symbolperson or thing regarded as representative of a culture or movement
- Elvis Presley is often considered an icon of rock music..
3.
religionRare symbolic image used in religious worshipRare
- The church displayed an ancient icon of Saint Peter..
4.
fashionRare person seen as a fashion symbolRare
- The actress is a style icon for many teenagers.
Images of icon
small graphical representation on a computer screen
Expressions with icon
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person admired by a small, dedicated group
David Bowie became a cult icon in the music world.
person admired for their unique style
Her bold outfits made her a fashion icon.
famous person in rock music
Jimi Hendrix is a rock icon.
admired figure, real or invented, valued by LGBTQ+ people
Freddie Mercury is a gay icon for many LGBTQ+ people.
small picture on a screen that shows and opens a software application
Tap the app icon on the home screen to start the game.
small symbol on a screen that opens instructions or support information
Click the help icon in the corner to see detailed instructions.
small picture on a screen that represents and opens a software program
I tapped the application icon on my phone to start the game.
symbol with three lines indicating a dropdown menu
Click the hamburger icon to see more options.
small on-screen symbol representing a storage drive on a device
Click the USB drive icon to open the files on the flash drive.
small picture on a screen that represents a digital folder for files
She clicked the folder icon to open her project documents.
small picture on a screen that represents and opens a software application
Click the program icon on the desktop to start the game.
Origin of icon
Greek, eikon (image)
Terms with icon included in their meaning
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computer
on-screen icon to perform an action
Internet
icon or emoji expressing feeling about a message
icon
stylized representation of a smiling human face
internet
post an emoji or icon online
graphical user interface
movable icon showing pointer device position
technology
icon with three horizontal lines
computer
icon showing the position of a mouse on screen
icon
person famous for being sexually attractive to many people
computers
on-screen icon clicked to perform a command or setting
digital communication
small digital icon showing idea or emotion in messages
software
small overlay on an icon showing information
games
icon awarded for achievement in games
visual icon
symbol of love or heartbreak
technology
hourglass icon showing a process is running
political leader
leader idolized as a national icon
cultural icon
symbol of traditional or historical writing methods
technology
icon or image used in digital interfaces
national icon
emblem of Judaism and the state of Israel
icon
five-pointed star shape used as a symbol or in magic
technology
menu icon of three horizontal dots
computer
menu icon with nine squares in a grid
technology
digital icon symbolizing a brand
app interface
menu in an app shown by tapping a three-line icon
culture
enduring cultural icon widely known by the nickname Evita
Examples of icon in a sentence
The icon for the app is on the home screen. Michael Jordan is an icon in the world of basketball. The Statue of Liberty is an icon of freedom. The icon was revered by the congregation. Pilgrims traveled to see the holy icon. The designer became an icon in the fashion industry.
Her unique style turned her into a global fashion icon.
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- French:icône, figure emblématique, ...
- German:Symbol, Ikone, ...
- Italian:icona, immagine religiosa, ...
- Spanish:icono, símbolo, ...
- Portuguese:ícone, ícone religioso, ...
- Chinese:图标, 偶像, ...
- Japanese:アイコン, 象徴, ...
- Arabic:أَيْقُونَة, رَمْز, ...
- Hebrew:אַיְיקוֹן, אַיְּקוֹן, ...
- Russian:иконка, икона, ...
- Ukrainian:значок, культурний ідол, ...
- Hindi:आइकन, धार्मिक प्रतीक, ...
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