alphabet
noun
al·pha·bet
ˈal-fə-ˌbet 
-bət
1
a
: a set of letters or other characters with which one or more languages are written especially if arranged in a customary order
b
: a system of signs or signals that serve as equivalents for letters
Examples of alphabet in a Sentence
The Roman alphabet begins with “A” and ends with “Z.”
you need to learn the alphabet of genealogy before you can move on to more advanced study
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These shift amounts constitute the key, which is typically represented by a word corresponding to those locations in the alphabet.
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Jack Murtagh, Scientific American, 22 Oct. 2025
Lexus has used half of the alphabet and almost as many numbers to name its vehicles.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2025
The leading Russian fashion designers—Line, Befree, Love Republic—use English names and the Latin alphabet.
—Nina Khrushcheva, Time, 3 Oct. 2025
The area also features a red mini fridge for easy access to snacks and drinks, and a custom bath with kid-friendly touches, like step-stools to reach the trough sink, alphabet artwork, and a large jar full of bath toys.
—Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Oct. 2025
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Jack Murtagh, Scientific American, 22 Oct. 2025
Lexus has used half of the alphabet and almost as many numbers to name its vehicles.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2025
The leading Russian fashion designers—Line, Befree, Love Republic—use English names and the Latin alphabet.
—Nina Khrushcheva, Time, 3 Oct. 2025
The area also features a red mini fridge for easy access to snacks and drinks, and a custom bath with kid-friendly touches, like step-stools to reach the trough sink, alphabet artwork, and a large jar full of bath toys.
—Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Oct. 2025
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“Alphabet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alphabet. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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alphabet
noun
al·pha·bet
ˈal-fə-ˌbet
-bət
1
: the letters of a language arranged in their usual order
2
: a system of signs or signals that serve as equivalents for letters
Etymology
Middle English alphabete "alphabet," derived from Greek alphabētos "alphabet," from alpha and bēta, the first and second letters of the Greek alphabet
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