ampersand

noun
UK /ˈæm.pə.sænd/
US /ˈæm.pɚ.sænd/

The ampersand is the symbol '&' that means 'and'.

The sign said 'Salt & Pepper,' with an ampersand between the words.

SYNONYMS

and signand symbolampersand symbol&

RELATED WORDS

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OTHER MEANINGS

2. A character used in computer programming to join or reference values.

In many programming languages, the ampersand is used to combine two conditions.

3. A shorthand mark used in company names to mean 'and'.

Johnson & Johnson uses an ampersand in its name.

4. A symbol sometimes used in writing to save space.

She wrote 'R&D' with an ampersand to stand for research and development.