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

The Paris 2024 logo, representing the Olympic Games is displayed near the Eiffel Tower three months prior to the start of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic games on April 21, 2024 in Paris, France. —Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 11 July 2024

For years, Nike has been the Louis Vuitton for everybody else — building a premium business in fashion around a logo, a great passion — in Nike’s case for sports — and a mammoth advertising budget. —Evan Clark, WWD, 11 July 2024

Also still to be worked out is which logos and branding can be painted on the field and the creation of additional space for visiting teams at Children’s Mercy Park. —Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 11 July 2024

The company made apparel for previous U.S. Olympic teams, but the logo of big brands, such as Adidas, Reebok and Under Armour, adorned the outfits, with GK serving as the federation’s backer. —Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 10 July 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