1. A punctuation mark (‘-’) used between parts of a compound word or between the syllables of a word when the word is divided at the end of a line of text
   "The phrase 'self-esteem' is written with a hyphen";
   - dash

1. Divide or connect with a hyphen
   "hyphen these words and names";
   - hyphenate

Derived forms: hyphened, hyphening, hyphens

Type of: punctuation, punctuation mark [Brit], spell, write

Encyclopedia: Hyphen