1ar·ti·cle 
/ˈɑɚtɪkəl/ noun
plural ar·ti·cles /ˈɑɚtɪkəl/ noun [count] 1 : a piece of writing about a particular subject that is included in a magazine, newspaper, etc.
▪ a magazine/newspaper article ▪ I just read an interesting article on/about the city's early history. ▪ He has published numerous articles in scholarly journals. ▪ an encyclopedia article 2 : a particular kind of object
▪ an article [=piece] of clothing ▪ domestic/household articles ▪ articles [=pieces] of furniture — sometimes used figuratively ▪ For many people it is an article of faith [=something that is believed without being questioned or doubted] that the economy will begin to improve soon. ▪ A lot of people pretend to be cowboys, but he's the genuine article. [=he's a real cowboy] 3 : a separate part of a legal document that deals with a single subject
▪ Article 3 of the U.S. Constitution ▪ The company amended its articles of incorporation. 4 grammar : a word (such as a, an, or the) that is used with a noun to show whether or not the noun refers to a specific person or thing — see also definite article, indefinite article
▪ a magazine/newspaper article ▪ I just read an interesting article on/about the city's early history. ▪ He has published numerous articles in scholarly journals. ▪ an encyclopedia article
▪ an article [=piece] of clothing ▪ domestic/household articles ▪ articles [=pieces] of furniture — sometimes used figuratively ▪ For many people it is an article of faith [=something that is believed without being questioned or doubted] that the economy will begin to improve soon. ▪ A lot of people pretend to be cowboys, but he's the genuine article. [=he's a real cowboy]
▪ Article 3 of the U.S. Constitution ▪ The company amended its articles of incorporation.
