Meaning of the word "quotation marks" in English

What does "quotation marks" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

quotation marks

US /ˌkwoʊˈteɪʃən ˌmɑːrks/
UK /ˌkwəʊˈteɪʃən ˌmɑːks/

Plural Noun

a pair of punctuation marks used to indicate the beginning and end of a quotation or a title

Example:
Always put direct speech inside quotation marks.
The title of the article was enclosed in quotation marks.