paragraph mark

noun

1. the character ¶, used in editing and printing to indicate the beginning of a new paragraph; pilcrow.

Word History and Origins

Origin of paragraph mark¹

First recorded in 1850–55

Example Sentences

When I started writing this paragraph, Mark Halperin had a new book deal; by the time I finish, it’s entirely possible he might not.

From Washington Post

The T of T the is used as a paragraph mark in the MS. p.

From Project Gutenberg

In the first paragraph, mark inflection of night, day, horses, cattle, woods, us.

From Project Gutenberg

This proves to be a new genus of Caprifoliaceae, paragraph mark Sambuceae.

From Project Gutenberg

Finally, replace @@@@ with one Paragraph Mark.

From Project Gutenberg