word of the day
Wednesday | 22 Dec 2021
Octothorpe
[awk-toe-thorp]
Noun
Unknown origin - late 20th century
- Definition
-
Another term for the pound sign (#).
- Examples of word Octothorpe in a sentence
-
“The octothorpe can be found on the number three key on a keyboard.”
- Did you Know?
-
The octothorpe is more commonly called the number sign, the pound sign and even the hashtag. The “octo” part refers to the eight points that make up the symbol.
Recommended WordsFEATURED POSTS
