articles
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
An inflected form of article · plural.
How often you will meet it
Rank 2,786 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 5,959 times across 175,160 chapters — 0.003% of every word in the library.
What it means
noun
- nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
- one of a class of artifacts an article of clothing
- a separate section of a legal document (as a statute or contract or will) also: clause
- (grammar) a determiner that may indicate the specificity of reference of a noun phrase
articles in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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The population was reduced to nameless articles of food.
Other People's Money · Emile Gaboriau · Chapter 1
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We have selected from the latter the following articles, which will interest the reader.
The Olden Time Series, Vol. 6 · Henry M. (Henry Mason) Brooks · Chapter 1
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Conflicting stories still pass current in books and articles on Lincoln about its composition, and original reception.
Lincoln's Inaugurals, Addresses and Letters · Abraham Lincoln · Chapter 1
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Articles of interest or curiosity, procured by the passengers during the voyage, may be brought home in the steamer free of charge.
The Innocents Abroad — Volume 01 · Mark Twain · Chapter 1
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She put in plenty of sugar and of cochineal, or whatever it is that gives these articles a rich and attractive colour.
Greville Fane · Henry James · Chapter 1