Definition of SEMICOLON

semicolon

Meanings

Plural: semicola, semicolons

Noun

  • a punctuation mark (`;') used to connect independent clauses; indicates a closer relation than does a period
  • The punctuation mark ;.

Origin / Etymology

From semi- + colon.

Scrabble Score: 13

semicolon is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
semicolon is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
semicolon is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 17

semicolon is a valid Words With Friends word