pictorial symbols
nounUK /pɪkˈtɔːriəl ˈsɪmbəlz/
US /pɪkˈtɔːriəl ˈsɪmbəlz/
Pictorial symbols are small pictures that stand for words or ideas.
The signs at the airport use pictorial symbols to help travelers who speak different languages.
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2. Simple drawings used on maps to show places or features.
The map uses pictorial symbols for campsites and restrooms.
3. Images used in children's books to stand for words in a story.
The picture book replaces some words with pictorial symbols so kids can read along.
4. Pictures on a computer screen that represent apps or files.
Tap the pictorial symbols on the screen to open your games.
5. Ancient picture writing such as Egyptian hieroglyphs.
The museum showed pictorial symbols carved into stone by ancient people.