Pronunciation: /ˈbrækɪt/

Definitions of bracket

noun a support or fixture projecting from a wall for holding or supporting a shelf, lamp, or other object

Example Sentences

A1 I need to buy a new bracket for my bookshelf.

A2 The bracket holding up the shelf is starting to bend.

B1 She placed the plant in a decorative bracket hanging on the wall.

B2 The tournament bracket shows the upcoming matches.

C1 The financial report includes a breakdown of expenses by income bracket.

C2 The tax brackets for this year have been adjusted based on income levels.

verb to enclose within brackets

Example Sentences

A1 I will bracket the important information in my notes.

A2 She bracketed the key points in the text for easier reference.

B1 You should bracket the dates of the upcoming events on the calendar.

B2 The editor suggested bracketing the quotes in the article to make them stand out.

C1 In academic writing, it is important to bracket any additional information in your citations.

C2 The researcher bracketed the outliers in the data set before conducting the analysis.

Examples of bracket in a Sentence

formal Please remember to enclose the numerical values within a bracket when solving the equation.

informal Make sure to put the numbers in brackets when you're working out the math problem.

slang Don't forget to stick the numbers in brackets when you're doing the math.

figurative The bracket of time between meetings was just enough for a quick coffee break.

Grammatical Forms of bracket

past tense

bracketed

plural

brackets

comparative

more bracket

superlative

most bracket

present tense

brackets

future tense

will bracket

perfect tense

have bracketed

continuous tense

is bracketing

singular

bracket

positive degree

bracket

infinitive

to bracket

gerund

bracketing

participle

bracketed

Origin and Evolution of bracket

First Known Use: 1574 year
Language of Origin: Old French
Story behind the word: The word 'bracket' originated from the Old French word 'braguette', meaning codpiece or support for the groin area of armor.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'bracket' shifted from a support for armor to a support for shelves or other structures, and eventually came to refer to a variety of symbols used in punctuation and mathematics.