comma
/ˈkɑmə/
noun
- A punctuation mark (,) used to separate words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence.
- She used a comma to separate the items in the list.
- Please add a comma after the introductory phrase.
- A missing comma can change the meaning of a sentence.
- A small, distinct pause or break in speech or music.
- In music, a comma indicates a very short rest.
- He read the poem with a natural comma after each line.
- The speaker paused at the comma in the sentence.