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

: slogan sense 2

Synonyms of catchphrase

• slogan
• banner

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

Recent Examples on the Web

That's the new catchphrase for the new mobile matcha cart Green Finds Cafe, run by owner Ro Ayers. —Lucia Cheng, Des Moines Register, 10 Feb. 2026

Ahead of a broadcast debut during the Olympic Opening Ceremony later today, EW can reveal a 30-second ad commemorating some of the most iconic dialogue lines and catchphrases from the network's beloved series. —Patrick Gomez, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Feb. 2026

That’s how exhausting this climb is — Dorinda’s forgetting her catchphrases! —Tom Smyth, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2026

Sure, the clubhouse-meets-coffeehouse catchphrase itself emerged as a viral TikTok, shorthand for a polished, preppy look. —Mike Dojc, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1834, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for catchphrase

• ablaze
• airways
• allays
• always
• amaze
• anglaise
• appraise
• archways
• arrays
• ashtrays
• assays
• ballets