What's the meaning of the Ampersand »

Ampersand

This page is about the meaning, origin and characteristic of the symbol, emblem, seal, sign, logo or flag: Ampersand.

Rate this symbol:4.3 / 3 votes

An ampersand (or epershand; "&") is a logogram representing the conjunction word "and". This symbol is a ligature of the letters et, Latin for "and".

3,963 Views

Graphical characteristics:
Asymmetric, Open shape, Monochrome, Contains both straight and curved lines, Has crossing lines.

Category: Language Symbols.

Ampersand is part of the Punctuation group.

More symbols in Punctuation:

Punctuation marks are symbols that indicate the structure and organization of written language, as well as intonation and pauses to be observed when reading aloud. In written English, punctuation is… read more »

More symbols in Language Symbols:

Have a discussion about Ampersand with the community:

0 Comments

    Citation

    Use the citation below to add this symbol to your bibliography:

    Style:MLAChicagoAPA

    "Ampersand." Symbols.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 19 Mar. 2024. <https://www.symbols.com/symbol/ampersand>.

    We need you!

    Are we missing an important symbol in this category?

    Graphical Index

    Use our unique search feature to find a symbol based on its various graphical characteristics:


    • Symmetry:
    • Shape:
    • Colors:
    • Curveness:
    • Crossing:

    Quiz

    Are you a world flags master?

    »
    A Greece
    B Benin
    C Trinidad and Tobago
    D Macao

    Browse Symbols.com