Definition of Acronym
a term created out of the first letters of a multi-word phrase
Examples of Acronym in a sentence
In history class, the students learned the acronym NATO stands for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. 🔊
Remember to capitalize each letter of an acronym. 🔊
Even the computer slang LOL is an acronym because it is an abbreviated version of the phrase “Laugh Out Loud.” 🔊
The World Health Organization is frequently referred to by its acronym, WHO. 🔊
All over the world people are familiar with the acronym UN which stands for the United Nations. 🔊
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