bracket meaning

bracket as a noun

1. a category falling within certain defined limits

   Type of: set

   Kinds: income bracket, price bracket

2. either of two punctuation marks (`<' or `>') used in computer programming and sometimes used to enclose textual material

   Synonyms: angle bracket

   Type of: punctuation

3. either of two punctuation marks ([ or ]) used to enclose textual material

   Synonyms: square bracket

   Type of: punctuation

4. a support projecting from a wall (as to hold a shelf)

   Synonyms: wall bracket

   Type of: support

   Kinds: angle bracket, console, corbel, modillion, sconce, shelf bracket

bracket as a verb

1. support with brackets
   • bracket bookshelves

   Type of: hold

2. place into brackets
   • Please bracket this remark

   Synonyms: bracket out

   Type of: edit

3. classify or group

   Type of: group

How to pronounce bracket

bracket is pronounced /ˈbrækɪt/ in British English and /ˈbrækɪt/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Words that rhyme with bracket

• racquet