Pictograph (noun)

1. A symbol or picture that represents an idea, word, or phrase.
2. A form of written language that uses pictures or symbols to represent words or ideas.

Origin:

The word pictograph comes from the combination of the latin word "pictus" meaning painted, and the greek word "grapho" meaning to write.

Examples:

1. The ancient Egyptians used pictographs to write their hieroglyphics.
2. The cave paintings are considered some of the earliest examples of pictographs.
3. The road sign with a picture of a bicycle is a pictograph.
4. The stop sign is a common example of a pictograph.
5. The map used simple pictographs to indicate the location of different landmarks.