noun
- the symbol & representing the word ‘and’
Examples
- The company name includes an ampersand: Johnson & Associates.
- Please write out the word ‘and’ instead of using an ampersand in formal writing.
- The ampersand appears frequently in business names and logos.
- She learned that the ampersand symbol comes from combining the letters ‘e’ and ‘t’.
- The style guide requires spelling out ‘and’ rather than using the ampersand.
- Many law firms use an ampersand between partners’ names.