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

The catchphrase became so common that even her daughter eventually noticed. — Pat Mueller, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2026

Lance Oppenheim is using one of Chris Hansen’s famous catchphrases against him. — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Sep. 2026

So goes the catchphrase for Varnell Hill (Tommy Davidson), the late-night talk show host who first graced our screens in Martin some 30-odd years ago. — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 1 Sep. 2026

The official account for the Pentagon’s chief technology officer, Emil Michael, has posted propaganda using Q catchphrases as military slogans. — Matthew N. Hannah, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 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
• atpase