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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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Dec. 2025
The teachers poured into our children not just how to write the alphabet, memorize math facts and write powerful paragraphs, but that God hears their prayers, calls us to forgive and walk in the truth of the gospel.
—Laurie Richard, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Dec. 2025
Seth questioned, before Ashe and Axel quickly clarified that their little sister wasn’t dressed as the alphabet.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Nov. 2025
Joyce’s Holiday Light Cupcakes In possibly the most iconic scene from season one, Joyce Byers paints the alphabet on the walls of her home and hangs holiday lights with one bulb lining up with each letter to communicate with her son Will in the Upside Down.
—Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Nov. 2025
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“Alphabet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alphabet. Accessed 9 Dec. 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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