CEFR B2

chevron

noun

Meaning

A chevron is a V-shaped mark, stripe, or pattern. You might see chevrons on road signs, uniforms, logos, fabric, or decorative designs.

Examples

The road sign used bright yellow chevrons to mark the sharp curve.
Her jacket had a small chevron badge on the sleeve.

Synonyms: V-shape, V-shaped mark, zigzag pattern, rank stripe

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chevron (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈʃev.rən/

Definition

A chevron is a V-shaped mark, stripe, or pattern. You might see chevrons on road signs, uniforms, logos, fabric, or decorative designs.

Examples

The road sign used bright yellow chevrons to mark the sharp curve.
Her jacket had a small chevron badge on the sleeve.
The rug has a black-and-white chevron pattern.

How to Use chevron

chevron pattern (noun phrase): a repeated V-shaped design — "The curtains have a blue chevron pattern."
chevron badge (noun phrase): a V-shaped rank or service badge — "The chevron badge shows her rank."
chevron sign (noun phrase): a road sign with V-shaped arrows or markings — "Chevron signs warn drivers about the bend."

Synonyms of chevron

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