Marker

Definition

An object used to indicate a position, place, or route.

Parts of Speech

• Noun

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈmɑrkər/
• Respelling: MAR-kur (with "MAR" as in "car" and "kur" as in "cur")

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈmɑːkə/
• Respelling: MAH-kuh (with "MAH" as in "car" and "kuh" as in "sofa")

In both dialects, "marker" places the primary stress on the first syllable. The pronunciation differs slightly between American and British English, with "MAR-kur" in American English and "MAH-kuh" in British English.

Etymology

Derived from the Middle English "marken" (to mark) which itself is from Old English "mearcian", related to "mearc", meaning "mark".

Derivatives

• Bookmark
• Landmark
• Milemarker
• Markerpaint
• Markerboard

Synonyms

• Sign
• Indicator
• Symbol

Antonyms

None

Usage

• Use a permanent marker to write your name on the label.
• The trail has several markers to guide hikers.

Related Terms

• Highlight
• Label
• Flag
• Stamp
• Emblem

Detailed Definition

Noun

• An object or sign used to indicate a specific location or boundary.
• Example: The race began at the first marker.

• A pen with a broad tip that produces thick lines.
• Example: I need a red marker to underline the important points.

• A characteristic or feature that is indicative of a particular condition, category, or group.
• Example: High fever can be a marker of a serious infection.