paragraph

//ˈpærəɡræf//
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Noun

paragraphSingular
paragraphsPlural
1

A distinct section of a piece of writing, usually dealing with a single theme and indicated by a new line, indentation, or numbering.

The essay consists of five paragraphs.

2

A short article, notice, or other piece of writing, especially in a newspaper.

I read an interesting paragraph about the new museum in today's newspaper.

Verb

1

To divide into paragraphs or write about in a paragraph.

The editor asked me to paragraph the text more clearly.