paragraph
/ˈpɛrəɡræf/
noun
- 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
- 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.