sym·bol 
/ˈsɪmbəl/ noun
plural sym·bols /ˈsɪmbəl/ noun [count] 1 : an action, object, event, etc., that expresses or represents a particular idea or quality — often + of ▪ The wearing of black clothing is often a symbol of mourning in Western cultures. ▪ The lion is a symbol of courage. ▪ The flag is a symbol of our country. — see also sex symbol, status symbol 2 : a letter, group of letters, character, or picture that is used instead of a word or group of words
▪ The company's symbol [=logo] is a red umbrella. — usually + for ▪ “K” is the symbol for a strikeout in baseball. ▪ “Cl” is the chemical symbol for chlorine. ▪ “+” is the symbol for addition.
▪ The company's symbol [=logo] is a red umbrella. — usually + for ▪ “K” is the symbol for a strikeout in baseball. ▪ “Cl” is the chemical symbol for chlorine. ▪ “+” is the symbol for addition.
