excerpt (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈɛksɜːrt/

Definition

A short passage or extract taken from a book, film, or piece of music.

Examples

• The article included a brief excerpt from the author's latest novel.

• She read an excerpt from her favorite poem during the open mic night.

• This excerpt from the symphony is particularly beautiful.

How to Use excerpt

excerpt from (prepositional phrase)

To take a passage from a larger work. — "This excerpt from the book discusses the author's childhood."

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