Pictogram (noun)

A symbol or picture used to represent a word or concept.

Origin:

From the latin "pictus" meaning painted and "gramma" meaning letter or drawing.

Examples:

1. The road sign used a pictogram to indicate a sharp turn ahead.
2. The public restrooms were labeled with pictograms of a man and a woman.
3. The museum used pictograms to guide visitors through the exhibits.
4. The pictogram on the package indicated the contents were fragile.
5. The warning label used a pictogram to communicate the potential danger.