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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

hyphens

/hɪfɛnz/ noun · British & US
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What does hyphens mean?

noun

A punctuation mark (-) used to join two or more words or to indicate a range of values. Hyphens are used to separate words that function as a single concept or to avoid ambiguity.

Example

"The company's mid-range product was a huge success."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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