hyphen

[hahy-fuhn] / ˈhaɪ fən /

NOUN

joint

Synonyms

STRONGEST

elbow seam

STRONG

abutment articulation bend bond bracket bridge concourse confluence conjuncture connection copula coupling crux hinge impingement interconnection junction knot link meeting nexus node point splice suture swivel tangency tie union

WEAK

vinculum

Antonyms

STRONG

disconnection division divorce separation

Example Sentences

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The New York Times analysis relies heavily on textual analysis of old emails and posts, and in particular incorrect hyphen usage and British spelling.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

Versions with and without the hyphen have been used in the past, but a 1960 Privy Council announcement used the hyphenated version, which will be used from now on.

From BBC • Nov. 11, 2025

So what if some Gen Z influencers see a venti hyphen where you see a proud, versatile dash?

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2025

For his own part, Fuhrmann was happy to have taken on the hyphen and to have won.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 14, 2022

So he knew that you couldn’t hear a hyphen!

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman

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