glyph
/ɡlɪf/
noun
- A carved or inscribed symbol or character, especially in ancient writing systems.
- Mayan glyphs often represent both sounds and whole words.
- The museum displayed a collection of Egyptian glyphs from temple walls.
- The archaeologist carefully traced the ancient glyph on the stone tablet.
- A symbolic figure or character used in writing or design, such as a letter, number, or icon.
- The font includes a special glyph for the copyright symbol.
- The designer created a custom glyph for the company logo.
- Each emoji is a digital glyph that conveys an emotion or idea.
- A non-verbal symbol or mark that conveys information, such as a pictogram or icon on a sign or map.
- The bathroom door has a simple glyph of a figure to indicate gender.
- The hiking trail map uses a tree glyph to mark campgrounds.
- Airport signs often use glyphs instead of words for international travelers.