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 two are bonded forever, use catchphrases to communicate and care intensely about each other.
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Randy Myers, Mercury News, 28 May 2025
Doctors often learn about normal pressure hydrocephalus and its three hallmark symptoms with this catchphrase: 'wet, wobbly and weird,' said Dr. Vikram Udani, a neurosurgeon in private practice in San Diego.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 23 May 2025
The only thing missing from Edwards’ performance Monday was that catchphrase on the broadcast.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 May 2025
Nursery rhymes, song lyrics and movie catchphrases all find their way into our heads, often without any effort on our part.
—A.o. Scott, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
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Randy Myers, Mercury News, 28 May 2025
Doctors often learn about normal pressure hydrocephalus and its three hallmark symptoms with this catchphrase: 'wet, wobbly and weird,' said Dr. Vikram Udani, a neurosurgeon in private practice in San Diego.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 23 May 2025
The only thing missing from Edwards’ performance Monday was that catchphrase on the broadcast.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 May 2025
Nursery rhymes, song lyrics and movie catchphrases all find their way into our heads, often without any effort on our part.
—A.o. Scott, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
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“Catchphrase.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/catchphrase. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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