logo

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noun (1)

ˈlō-(ˌ)gō 

also ˈlä-

plural logos ˈlō-(ˌ)gōz 

also ˈlä-

1

: logotype sense 1

2

: an identifying symbol (as for use in advertising)

3

: an identifying statement : motto

Logo

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noun (2)

Lo·​go ˈlō-(ˌ)gō 

: a computer programming language (see language sense 1c(1)) that employs simple English commands and is used especially for introducing school children to computers

logo-

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combining form

see log-

Synonyms of logo

Noun (1)

• emblem
• symbol
• trademark
• hallmark

Examples of logo in a Sentence

Noun (1)

the company's logo is instantly recognizable all over the world

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The South Side team even had a theme night in August dedicated to the Pope, where fans at Rate Field were given replica papal-style hats featuring the Sox logo in a game against the Cincinnati Reds. — Allison Kiehl, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026

Collab-specific applications bring a Club Banana mark on the tongue, Amine’s signature on the heel and the official Outdoor School logo on an insole with a camouflage print. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026

Oracle logo is screened on a mobile phone for illustration photo. — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026

University logos on their sweatshirts were enhanced or added. — Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun (2)

modification of Greek logos word

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1937, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun (2)

1972, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

logo

1 of 2 noun

ˈlō-gō 

ˈlȯg-ō, 

ˈläg-

plural logos -gōz 

-ōz

: an identifying symbol or motto

a company logo

Logo

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Lo·​go ˈlō-gō 

: a simplified language for programming and communicating with a computer that uses drawing on a display screen as a tool for teaching programming principles