Ampersand: meaning, definitions and examples

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ampersand

 

[ หˆรฆmpษ™rsรฆnd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

symbol usage

The ampersand is a logogram representing the word 'and'. It is used in various contexts, such as in names, business titles, and in writing to connote addition or togetherness. The symbol dates back to the 1st century and is often used for stylistic flair in design and typography. Its design is traditionally a combination of the letters 'E' and 'T' from the Latin word 'et'.

Synonyms

and, plus

Examples of usage

  • Tom & Jerry
  • Johnson & Johnson
  • Rock & Roll
  • Salt & Pepper

Translations

Translations of the word "ampersand" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น e comercial

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เค‚เคกเคฐเคธเค•เฅ‹เคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Ampersand

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะผะฟะตั€ัะฐะฝะด

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ampersand

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ขใƒณใƒ‘ใ‚ตใƒณใƒ‰

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท esperluette

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ampersand

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ve

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•คํผ์ƒŒ๋“œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนู„ุงู…ุฉ ุงู„ุนุทู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ampersand

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ampersand

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ’Œ็ฌฆๅท

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ampersand

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ og

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถำ™ะฝะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ampersand

Etymology

The ampersand symbol originated in the 1st century AD when the scribes began to combine the letters 'E' and 'T' of the Latin word 'et' which means 'and'. Over time, this combination evolved into a single character. The name 'ampersand' is derived from the phrase 'and per se and', which was used to distinguish it as a letter in the English alphabet. The symbol gained popularity in English and was used in various types of writing, including legal, commercial, and literary works. By the 19th century, it became a common typographical character, especially in headings and titles. Despite advancements in digital typography, the ampersand remains a favorite among graphic designers for its aesthetic charm and versatility in representing partnerships and relationships.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,349, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.