h

¹h

noun, often capitalized often attributive \ˈāch\

plural h's or hs\ˈā-chəz\

Definition of H

1

a : the 8th letter of the English alphabet b : a graphic representation of this letter c : a speech counterpart of orthographic h

2

: a graphic device for reproducing the letter h

3

: one designated h especially as the eighth in order or class

4

: something shaped like the letter H

Examples of H

1. The word “hand” begins with an h.
2. The word “hand” begins with h.

First Known Use of H

before 12th century

Other Alphabet Terms

cuneiform, linear, minuscule, pictograph, rune, symbology, wedge