Article

/ˈɑːrtɪkl/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A piece of writing included with others in a newspaper, magazine, or other publication.

She wrote an article about climate change for the local newspaper.

A particular item or object.

The store carries every article needed for the camping trip.

A section of a legal document, such as a contract or statute.

The agreement was contained in several articles, detailing the responsibilities of each party.

An individual thing or unit, especially one which is part of a group.

Each article in the collection has its own unique history.

determiner

A word that specifies a noun as being either definite or indefinite.

In English, 'the' is a definite article, while 'a' is an indefinite article.

Middle English, from Latin 'articulus', meaning 'joint, division, or member'.

to write an article

To compose a written piece for publication.

the article in question

The specific article being discussed or referred to.

feature article

A detailed report on a specific topic, often including interviews and deeper analysis.

editorial

An article that expresses the opinion of the author or publication.

publication

The process of making content available to the public.

essay

A short piece of writing on a particular subject.

Slang for a particularly notable or sensational article.

Did you see that article? It was pure clickbait!

A term used to refer to a piece of gossip or rumor.

I read an article about their breakup, but I don't know how true it is.