Symbol

(n) /ˈsɪmbl/

Meaning

A thing that represents or stands for something else, especially a material object representing something abstract

UK ˈsɪmbl

US ˈsɪmbl

In the 1700's, pineapples used to be a status symbol of wealth.
Of course, pineapples are now easily acquired, even by us average folks, and the symbol is gone.
Apple pie is an unofficial symbol of the United States and one of its signature comfort foods.
Saturn's symbol is ♄ which is the symbol of [Saturnus] sickle.
It is the unfinished church [Sagrada Familia], which is the symbol of [Barcelona].
[Marilyn] [Monroe] was always seen as the gorgeous, blonde, sex symbol of the 50's, but the truth is that this lady was just as smart as she was beautiful.
Many of the houses have smaller windows at their top, which gives the optical illusion of the house being taller - which acted as a status symbol of wealth back in the day.
The "XXX" symbol of Amsterdam does not mean what you think it does.
Although a "XXX" marking often carried adult connotations, in Amsterdam it is the symbol of Saint [Andrew].
The symbol has been used to represent Amsterdam since 1505 when Amsterdam was still a little fishing town.

How to Read a MapYou are lost on a new street. A map can help you find your way. Maps show roads, rivers, and cities. They use colors and symbols. Blue means water on most maps. Green often means trees or parks. Look...Read story

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