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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Gen Alpha nonsense catchphrase 67 (also written 6-7 or six seven).
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Literary Hub, 13 Nov. 2025
Letterman referred back to the catchphrase that Zevon introduced in his final appearance on his show.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 10 Nov. 2025
That Vitale is able to work at all is a treasure for college basketball fans, who have grown up with his catchphrases (Awesome, Baby!
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 3 Nov. 2025
Gen Alpha’s latest viral catchphrase is baffling adults and delighting kids across the country.
—Kimberly Richardson, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2025
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Literary Hub, 13 Nov. 2025
Letterman referred back to the catchphrase that Zevon introduced in his final appearance on his show.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 10 Nov. 2025
That Vitale is able to work at all is a treasure for college basketball fans, who have grown up with his catchphrases (Awesome, Baby!
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 3 Nov. 2025
Gen Alpha’s latest viral catchphrase is baffling adults and delighting kids across the country.
—Kimberly Richardson, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for catchphrase
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“Catchphrase.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/catchphrase. Accessed 20 Nov. 2025.
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