r

¹r

noun, often capitalized often attributive \ˈär\

plural r's or rs\ˈärz\

Definition of R

1

a : the 18th letter of the English alphabet b : a graphic representation of this letter c : a speech counterpart of orthographic r

2

: a graphic device for reproducing the letter r

3

: one designated r especially as the 18th in order or class

4

: something shaped like the letter R

Examples of R

1. There are two r's in “tomorrow.”
2. “River” begins and ends with r.

First Known Use of R

before 12th century

Other Alphabet Terms

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