noun
paragraph
PA-ruhg-rahf
noun
1
A distinct section of writing, usually several sentences long, dealing with a single idea and starting on a new line.
"Break the essay into shorter paragraphs for clarity."
"The opening paragraph should grab the reader's attention."
How to Use Paragraph
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA block of writing focused on one idea, set off from the rest of the text.
Common pairings
opening paragraph
a new paragraph
paragraph break
Word Forms
paragraphed past tense, paragraphs plural, paragraphs singular
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Etymology
From Greek paragraphos, from para- ("beside") + grapho ("to write") — originally a mark noting a new section of text.