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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

brackets

/ˈbrækɪts/ noun · British & US
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What does brackets mean?

noun

A pair of symbols used in pairs to group items in an expression, such as parentheses or square brackets. In printing, a pair of marks used to enclose a word or phrase that is not part of the main text, often used to indicate a pause or to set off a quotation.

Example

"The teacher asked the student to put the answer in brackets on the blackboard."

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