noun “article”
singular article, plural articles
- a written piece in publications like newspapers or magazines
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She read an interesting article about climate change in the science magazine.
- an item or thing of a given type
She placed every article of furniture in the room to create a cozy atmosphere.
- a word used to define or limit a noun, specifically "a," "an," or "the."
Before nouns that start with a vowel sound, use the article "an," as in "an apple."
- a clause in a legal document, or the document itself when considering all such clauses
Each article in the company's bylaws outlines specific guidelines for the board of directors to follow.
- a component of a larger structure that connects with other components
The robot's arm was made up of several articles, which allowed it to move with human-like flexibility.