Meaning & use
ampersand
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The symbol '&', used to represent the word 'and'.
See it in a sentence
The law firm's name used an ampersand instead of spelling out 'and'.
She designed a logo featuring a stylish, curling ampersand.
A note on using this word
Common in brand names and informal writing, but generally avoided in formal academic prose in favor of spelling out 'and'.
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