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Definitions

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

It was announced on Tuesday that Mr Mountbatten-Windsor's surname should be spelled with a hyphen.

From BBC • Nov. 11, 2025

These attacks on the em dash — a ChatGPT hyphen?

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

There are exceptions, cases when you’ll want to use a hyphen in words starting with pre, pro, and re.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner