logo

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noun (1)

ˈlō-(ˌ)gō How to pronounce logo (audio)
 also  ˈlä-
plural logos ˈlō-(ˌ)gōz How to pronounce logo (audio)
 also  ˈlä-
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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 How to pronounce Logo (audio)
: 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-

Examples of logo in a Sentence

Noun (1) the company's logo is instantly recognizable all over the world
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Noun
Some Chinese distributors openly market products such as Supermicro’s B200 racks on social media that show photos of packages with the company’s logo—although it has not been verified if the sales have been completed. Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 24 July 2025 In this photo illustration, the RELX company logo is seen displayed on a smartphone screen. Ian King, CNBC, 23 July 2025 The Krispy Kreme logo is featured on the heel strap. Julia Gomez, USA Today, 23 July 2025 Trump immediately ducked out of sight and while the Paramount logo turned to hide its shame. Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 22 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for logo

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of logo was in 1937

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Cite this Entry

“Logo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/logo. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

logo

1 of 2 noun
ˈlō-gō How to pronounce logo (audio)
ˈlȯg-ō,
ˈläg-
plural logos -gōz How to pronounce logo (audio)
-ōz
: an identifying symbol or motto
a company logo

Logo

2 of 2 noun
Lo·​go ˈlō-gō How to pronounce Logo (audio)
: a simplified language for programming and communicating with a computer that uses drawing on a display screen as a tool for teaching programming principles

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