exclamation point

noun

1

: a mark ! used especially after an interjection or exclamation to indicate forceful utterance or strong feeling

2

: a distinctive indication of major significance, interest, or contrast

the game put an exclamation point on the season

called also exclamation mark

Examples of exclamation point in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Morgan Stanley has come to view the exclamation point on the tour’s Florida Swing as a kindred spirit and The Players has become a key tentpole marketing event for them. —Mike Dojc, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025

The plight of the writers can be read in the exclamation points. —Nina Siegal, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2025

Brandon Johnson grabbed a rebound and slammed down the game-winning dunk with one second remaining on Saturday afternoon, pushing the Miami Hurricanes ahead 72-70 over N.C. State and ending his college career and an arduous UM season with an exclamation point. —Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 8 Mar. 2025

Five straight wins to close, a dramatic 1-0 overtime win in the semifinals and an electric title game performance as an exclamation point. —Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 3 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1824, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for exclamation point

• adjoint
• anoint
• appoint
• checkpoint
• conjoint
• disjoint
• endpoint
• gunpoint
• midpoint
• nonpoint
• pinpoint
• standpoint

Kids Definition

exclamation point

noun

: a punctuation mark ! used chiefly after an exclamation to show a forceful way of speaking or a strong feeling