Chevron Meaning in English

word

US

ˈʃɛvɹɑn/, /ˈʃɛvɹən

SHEV-rahn, SHEV-run

UK

ʃˈɛvɹɒn

SHEV-ron

Definition

A chevron is a V-shaped pattern, often used as a symbol on military or police uniforms to show rank or as a decorative design.

Usage & Nuances

Common in military and law enforcement for rank insignia. In design and fashion, 'chevron' refers to any repeating V-shaped pattern, especially in fabrics or on walls. Not to be confused with 'Chevron' (capitalized), which is also a well-known oil company.

• Spanish: galón (insignia) - chevrón (diseño en V)
• Portuguese (BR): chevron - insígnia em V - galão (militar)
• Portuguese (PT): chevron - insígnia em V - galão (militar)
• Chinese (Simplified): V 形标志 - 肩章
• Chinese (Traditional): V 字形標誌 - 肩章
• Hindi: चेवरॉन (V-आकार का चिन्ह) - निशान (सैनिक)
• Arabic: شفرون (شارة بشكل V) - علامة الرتبة العسكرية
• Bengali: ভি-আকৃতির চিহ্ন - পদচিহ্ন (সামরিক/পুলিশ)
• Russian: шел chevron (знак отличия) - шеврон (узор)
• Japanese: 山形 - シェブロン
• Vietnamese: hình chữ V - phù hiệu chevron
• Korean: 갈매기표 - 계급장 (군대/경찰) - 헤링본 무늬
• Turkish: şerit (V şeklinde) - apolet (rütbe işareti)
• Urdu: وی شکل نشان - شِوران (سِپاہی یا پولیس علامت)
• Indonesian: hình chữ V - cấp hiệu chevron

Example Sentences

The soldier earned a chevron for his service.

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The wall was decorated with a blue chevron pattern.

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A chevron shows a police officer's rank.

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Many trendy rugs feature bold chevrons these days.

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If you look closely, you'll see the tiny chevron on his sleeve.

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Chevron stripes add a cool, modern touch to any outfit.

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