ampersands

[US]/'æmpəsænd/
[UK]/ˈæmpɚˌsænd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. the symbol & named ampersand

Example Sentences

Make sure you don't mistake the boolean AND operator, &&(double ampersand) for the bitwise AND operator &(single ampersand). They are entirely different beasts.

Please use the ampersand symbol in the company name.

The ampersand is often used in informal writing.

You can use an ampersand in place of 'and' in some cases.

The logo design includes an ampersand between the two words.

Ampersands are commonly used in typography and graphic design.

The company's logo features an elegant ampersand design.

She likes to use ampersands in her creative writing.

The invitation card design includes an ampersand motif.

The ampersand is a symbol for 'and' in many languages.

The ampersand key on the keyboard is easy to access.

Real-world Examples

Ampersand is that funny symbol that sort of looks like the number eight.

Source: 2006 ESLPod

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