bullet point

noun

: an item in a list that has a large dot in front of it to signify its importance

broadly : any point or statement given special emphasis (as in a speech)

Examples of bullet point in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

One bullet point would become the focal point of ire among Utah administrators and fans. — Austin Meek, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Democrat Xavier Becerra’s campaign platform only briefly mentions climate change under the bullet point relating to energy and utilities. — Jon McGowan, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Instead, connect every bullet point on that job description to a concrete example from your experience and be prepared to talk about it. — Phil Blair, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2026

Buried among them was one bullet point that confused CMS teacher Justin Parmenter. — Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1983, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for bullet point

• counterpoint
• disappoint
• multipoint
• needlepoint
• reappoint
• adjoint
• anoint
• appoint
• checkpoint
• conjoint
• disjoint
• endpoint