article meaning and definition

ARTICLE noun

Definition of article (noun)

1. nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
2. one of a class of artifacts
   • "an article of clothing"
3. a separate section of a legal document (as a statute or contract or will)
   • synonyms: clause
4. (grammar) a determiner that may indicate the specificity of reference of a noun phrase

ARTICLE verb

Definition of article (verb)

1. bind by a contract; especially for a training period