interrogation point

American  

noun

1. question mark.

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Etymology

Origin of interrogation point

First recorded in 1590–1600

Example Sentences

Wherever he went, there was a great interrogation point before him.

From Pushing to the Front by Marden, Orison Swett

Like all proverbial Americans, born, it is said, with the interrogation point at tongue’s end, the constant variety made the journey one immense Why?

From Silver Links by Various

The way in which she had signed her name startled Eric; there was her name, Bella, but instead of her surname, an interrogation point between two brackets.

From Villa Eden: The Country-House on the Rhine by Auerbach, Berthold

In conversation they didn’t end every sentence with the interrogation point, but followed nature and let their voices fall at periods.

From The Women of the Confederacy by Underwood, J. L.

Every new sentence, following a period, exclamation mark, or interrogation point, must begin with a capital letter.

From The Gentlemen's Book of Etiquette and Manual of Politeness Being a Complete Guide for a Gentleman's Conduct in all his Relations Towards Society by Hartley, Cecil B.