hallmark meaning

UK US /ˈhɑlmɑrk/ 2 syllables

hallmark (noun): a distinctive characteristic or attribute.

hallmark has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

hallmark as a noun

  1. a distinctive characteristic or attribute

    Synonyms: trademark, earmark, stylemark

    Type of: characteristic

    Kinds: mold

  2. a mark on an article of trade to indicate its origin and authenticity

    Synonyms: authentication, assay-mark

    Type of: marker

How to pronounce hallmark

hallmark is pronounced /ˈhɑlmɑrk/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Word lists: words starting with HA · words ending in RK · 8-letter words

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