catchphrase
noun
catch·phrase
ˈkach-ˌfrāz 
ˈkech-
1
: a word or expression that is used repeatedly and conveniently to represent or characterize a person, group, idea, or point of view
2
Examples of catchphrase in a Sentence
popular catchphrases like “politically correct”
one of those advertising catchphrases that, if you think about them, don't mean much of anything
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The Philadelphia native said that Wyatt’s recent catchphrase has also made the transition even harder for her.
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Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
The catchphrase has a kind of outlandish feel to it.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The memorable catchphrase is thanks to an ad run last year by British airline Jet2 and its travel operator, Jet2holidays.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 6 Aug. 2025
And stand aside, Adult Bobby, because G.H. has returned as a teen to give Hank another opportunity to pull out his most famous catchphrase.
—Genevieve Koski, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2025
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Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
The catchphrase has a kind of outlandish feel to it.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The memorable catchphrase is thanks to an ad run last year by British airline Jet2 and its travel operator, Jet2holidays.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 6 Aug. 2025
And stand aside, Adult Bobby, because G.H. has returned as a teen to give Hank another opportunity to pull out his most famous catchphrase.
—Genevieve Koski, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for catchphrase
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“Catchphrase.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/catchphrase. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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