1. a small picture or symbol on a computer screen that represents a program, file, or function
Usage: computing
2. a person or thing that is widely admired and represents a particular idea or way of life
3. a religious painting or carving, especially of Jesus Christ or a saint
Usage: religious

Examples

• Click on the desktop icon to open the application.
• She saved the document by clicking the disk icon.
• Elvis Presley became an icon of rock and roll music.
• The Statue of Liberty is an icon of freedom and democracy.
• The ancient church displayed beautiful icons of various saints.
• He is considered a fashion icon by many young people.
• The smartphone icon shows you have a new message.