DictionaryarticleIndividual item
noun

article

A particular item or object.

Each article of clothing has a label with washing instructions.

Etymology

The Latin word names a small joint or distinct part. English extends the idea of a separate unit to an individual object within a collection or class.

More examples

  • The officer recorded every article found in the bag.
  • Several valuable articles were missing from the room.
  • She packed only the essential articles for the journey.

Forms

article · articles

Similar words

item
The ordinary equivalent for one thing in a collection.
object
Usually a tangible thing without implying a list or set.