pictogram

noun

pic·​to·​gram ˈpik-tə-ˌgram 

: pictograph

Examples of pictogram in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Both squads wore shirts with player names removed from the back, replaced by seven pictograms representing different categories of disability. — Sam Leveridge, Forbes.com, 24 Mar. 2026

Players from both sides had pictograms of different disabilities on their jerseys instead of their names as part of a disability awareness campaign aimed at providing better facilities in soccer stadiums for those with disabilities. — ABC News, 21 Mar. 2026

Florida’s road signs are based on international standards that, for the most part, rely on pictograms and colors to convey their messages. — Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2026

Composed of pictograms, the Azcatitlán’s 25 folios feature a succession of Aztec rulers, and dramatize the arrival of Hernán Cortés and Christianity. — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 8 Jan. 2026

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary picto- (from Latin pictus) + -gram

First Known Use

1884, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

pictogram

noun

pic·​to·​gram ˈpik-tə-ˌgram 

: pictograph