Phrase

Part of speech: noun (n.)

1. A brief expression, sometimes a single word, but usually two or more words forming an expression by themselves, or being a portion of a sentence; as, an adverbial phrase. "Convey" the wise it call. "Steal!" foh! a fico for the phrase. Shak.

2. A short, pithy expression; especially, one which is often employed; a peculiar or idiomatic turn of speech; as, to err is human.

3. A mode or form of speech; the manner or style in which any one expreses himself; diction; expression. "Phrases of the hearth." Tennyson. Thou speak'st In better phrase and matter than thou didst. Shak.

4. A short clause or portion of a period.

Part of speech: verb (v.)

To express in words, or in peculiar words; to call; to style. "These suns -- for so they phrase 'em." Shak.

Part of speech: verb (v.)

1. To use proper or fine phrases. [R.]

2. To group notes into phrases; as, he phrases well. See Phrase, n., 4.