hyphen
Pronunciation
Noun
A2 Elementary
Quick answer
A short punctuation mark used to join words or parts of words together.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The word "well-known" is written with a _____."
Answer: hyphen
In your own words, what does "hyphen" mean?
A short punctuation mark used to join words or parts of words together.
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