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

Just don’t expect to recognize these pieces by their logos, as the company avoided heavy branding. — Heather Bien, Martha Stewart, 6 Nov. 2026

The hat selection includes a black cap with the NFL’s Madrid logo and another with the Falcons logo on a red-and-yellow background, the primary colors of Spain’s flag. — Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 6 Nov. 2026

The original insignias and gold paneling are still there, and going up the stairs, the Pan Am logo is engraved over and over into the stone wall. — Lauren Harano, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026

Allen hit back-to-back 3-pointers, one from near the logo, and Drew Fielder hit another with three seconds left to cap a 21-2 run for a 51-34 lead. — ABC News, 6 Nov. 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

2 of 2 noun

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