Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
excerpt
noun
/ˈɛk.sɜːrpt/
Definition
A passage or segment taken from a larger work, such as a book, article, or document.
Examples
- She read an excerpt from her favorite novel during the book club meeting.
- The article included an excerpt from the author’s upcoming book.
- He shared an excerpt of the speech he will give next week.
Meaning
An excerpt is a selected portion of text that is quoted or cited from a larger piece of writing.
Synonyms
- extract
- passage
- quote
- fragment
- section
