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

He’s dressed in all black today — aside from the silver Prada logo over his left breast. —Selome Hailu, Variety, 20 Nov. 2024

The royal’s look included black jogger pants, a white T-shirt with a red logo and a matching red windbreaker with white emblems for the charity embossed on the breast and sleeve. —Julia Teti, WWD, 18 Nov. 2024

The large date aperture seems to steal the weight from the 12 o’clock marker, which typically anchors a watch dial along with a logo beneath it. —Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2024

In this photo illustration, the Elon Musk’s twitter account seen displayed on a mobile phone screen with a Dogecoin logo in the background. —Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2024

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