Icon – 1. Emblem or symbol 2. Religious image 3. An object of uncritical devotion

To remember the definition of the word icon, use the following mnemonic:

I connect (icon) to symbols like this: it's a religious image and in this case, being the Virgin Mary, it's an object of uncritical devotion.

Examples of icon in a sentence (emblem or symbol)

I need to design a new icon for my shirt.

I like using this smiling icon on my phone to portray my mood.

You have to click on the window icon to open the webpage.

Examples of icon in a sentence (religious image)

They destroyed the icon when they raided the church.

I can paint the icon, but to frame it will cost more.

This is my favourite religious icon.

Examples of icon in a sentence (object of uncritical devotion)

The icon paraded down the street and drew a crowd of excited fans from far and wide.

I want to be a pop icon, I want the whole world to know my music and love me.

To me, my dog is my icon.