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 1c(1)) 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 of logo

Noun (1)

• emblem
• symbol
• trademark
• hallmark

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 new agreement will see SumUp’s logo on United’s kit for their return to the Champions League against Sabah on Thursday. — Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Instead, Schweers reported in December that the agency could not account for vehicles painted with the Hope Florida logo that were parked at the Tallahassee Mall. — Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2026

The logo of Swiss drugmaker Novartis is seen at the company's new cell and gene therapy factory in Stein, Switzerland, November 28, 2019. — Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2026

Something as simple as changing the logo ended up causing the company’s stock to plummet by $94 million. — Nathan Rice, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2026

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