logo

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noun (1)

ˈlō-(ˌ)gō 

 also  ˈlä-

plural logos ˈlō-(ˌ)gōz 

 also  ˈlä-

1

: logotype sense 1

2

: an identifying symbol (as for use in advertising)

3

: an identifying statement : motto

Logo

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noun (2)

Lo·​go ˈlō-(ˌ)gō 

: a computer programming language (see language sense 1b(5)) that employs simple English commands and is used especially for introducing school children to computers

logo-

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combining form

see log-

Synonyms

Noun (1)

• emblem
• ensign
• hallmark
• impresa
• symbol
• totem
• trademark

Examples of logo in a Sentence

Noun (1)

the company's logo is instantly recognizable all over the world

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Walmart’s logo now uses a chunkier font compared to its previous iteration, with the new font being inspired from a typeface the chain used from the 1980s through the early 2000s. —Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 13 Jan. 2025

Osaka continued the black and white color display with a black visor and black wrist bands with the white Nike logo embossed on the fabric. —Julia Teti, WWD, 13 Jan. 2025

Clad in a black polo shirt, emblazoned with the Blue Origin logo, Bezos appeared both affable and anxious on the eve of what is the biggest moment yet for this rocket company. —Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 13 Jan. 2025

Photo : Mecum Auctions A pair of Richard Petty logos are embroidered in the front seats. —Howard Walker, Robb Report, 13 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Noun (2)

modification of Greek logos word

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1937, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun (2)

1972, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

logo

1 of 2 noun

ˈlō-gō 

ˈlȯg-ō,

ˈläg-

plural logos -gōz 

-ōz

: an identifying symbol or motto

a company logo

Logo

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Lo·​go ˈlō-gō 

: a simplified language for programming and communicating with a computer that uses drawing on a display screen as a tool for teaching programming principles