extract
/ˈɛkstɹækt/noun
A passage copied from a book or document and used within another piece of writing; a quotation.
Example sentences
- “The magazine printed an extract from her new novel.”
- “Add a teaspoon of almond extract to the batter.”
British publishing prefers 'extract' where American usage says 'excerpt'. As a verb the stress moves to the second syllable: ex-TRACT.