bullet point

noun

: an item in a list that has a large dot in front of it to signify its importance
broadly : any point or statement given special emphasis (as in a speech)

Examples of bullet point in a Sentence

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The fifth bullet point mentions that besides medications, various psychological and behavioral therapies are often employed. Lance Eliot, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024 One bullet point also references the album title 1989. Zoe G. Phillips, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Sep. 2024 This issue is an effect of the problem in the bullet point above. Brian Mazique, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024 Franzese has been employed with Banque Nationale du Canada since 2011, headquartered in Montreal, but often yells about his awesome America First creds and every, look at me, Mr. Trump, bullet point. Deborah Adeimy, Sun Sentinel, 10 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for bullet point 

Word History

First Known Use

1983, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bullet point was in 1983

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“Bullet point.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bullet%20point. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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