pilcrow

/ˈpɪlkroʊ/ (PIL-kroh)

Definitions

1. noun

A typographical symbol (¶) used to indicate a division in a piece of writing, especially in a printed book.

“The editor used a pilcrow to separate the different sections of the article.”

2. noun

A paragraph sign.

“The pilcrow at the end of the page indicated a new paragraph was about to start.”

Synonyms

  • paragraph mark
  • paragraph sign