Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

paragraph

noun
/ˈpær.əˌɡræf/
Definition
A group of sentences that express a single idea or topic.
Examples
  • The introduction of the essay starts with a strong paragraph.
  • Each paragraph in the report focuses on a different aspect of the research.
  • Make sure to indent the first line of each paragraph.
Meaning
In writing, a paragraph serves as a building block to organize thoughts and provide structure to the content.
Synonyms
  • section
  • passage
  • stanza
  • article
  • chunk