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

And one of the best examples of the catchphrase, in Ulbrich’s eyes, didn’t even get a chance to show it. — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 17 July 2026

For the 20th season, a callback to her first-ever tagline and also her greatest catchphrase is pretty genius. — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 17 July 2026

While resilience was the catchphrase of the first quarter among bank CEOs, the latest blowout quarter may be prompting a bit of soul-searching. — Diane Brady, Fortune, 16 July 2026

The coach has become somewhat famous for his motivational speeches and catchphrases that showed how the South American was assimilating into the US spirit. — David Close, CNN Money, 7 July 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