pictogram

noun

pic·to·gram ˈpik-tə-ˌgram

Synonyms of pictogram

: pictograph

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Florida’s road signs are based on international standards that, for the most part, rely on pictograms and colors to convey their messages. — Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2026 Both squads wore shirts with player names removed from the back, replaced by seven pictograms representing different categories of disability. — Sam Leveridge, Forbes.com, 24 Mar. 2026 But decoding the pictograms could be a culturally and historically significant task. — Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 5 Mar. 2025 Players from both sides had pictograms of different disabilities on their jerseys instead of their names as part of a disability awareness campaign aimed at providing better facilities in soccer stadiums for those with disabilities. — ABC News, 21 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pictogram

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary picto- (from Latin pictus) + -gram

First Known Use

1884, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of pictogram was in 1884

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pictogram

noun

pic·to·gram ˈpik-tə-ˌgram

: pictograph

pictogram

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