Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) 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. 2. (n.) A short, pithy expression; especially, one which is often employed; a peculiar or idiomatic turn of speech; as, to err is human. 3. (n.) A mode or form of speech; the manner or style in which any one expresses himself; diction; expression. 4. (n.) A short clause or portion of a period. 5. (v. t.) To express in words, or in peculiar words; to call; to style. 6. (v. i.) To use proper or fine phrases. 7. (v. i.) To group notes into phrases; as, he phrases well. See Phrase, n., 4.

Multi-Version Concordance Phrase (2 Occurrences) Hebrews 12:27 This phrase, "Yet once more," signifies the removing of those things that are shaken, as of things that have been made, that those things which are not shaken may remain. (WEB RSV) 1 Kings 20:33 Now the men observed diligently, and hurried to take this phrase; and they said, "Your brother Ben Hadad." Then he said, "Go, bring him." Then Ben Hadad came out to him; and he caused him to come up into the chariot. (WEB)