Simple Definition:
A hyphen is a small horizontal line used to join words together or to separate syllables within a word.
Examples:
- “self-esteem” (joining words together)
- “un-der-stand” (separating syllables within a word)
Very Simple Definition:
A hyphen is a small line that connects words or parts of words together.
Examples:
- “good-looking” (connecting words together)
- “un-der-stand” (connecting parts of a word together)