paragraph

/ˈpɛrəɡræf/
noun
  1. A distinct section of a piece of writing, usually consisting of several sentences that develop a single idea or topic. It begins on a new line, often with an indentation.
    • Please write a short paragraph describing your favorite hobby.
    • The first paragraph of the article grabbed my attention immediately.
    • Each paragraph in your essay should focus on one main point.
verb
  1. To divide a piece of writing into paragraphs.
    • She learned how to paragraph her stories to make them easier to read.
    • The editor asked me to paragraph the report more clearly.
    • When you paragraph your text, make sure each section has a clear topic.