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

It surely was meant to evoke Atlanta’s throwback helmet, which is an homage to the team’s original red helmet used from 1966 to 1969 that featured the falcon logo on the sides and the stripes running over the top and down the center. — Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026

The coffin is painted bright green and black, to represent the logo colors for the haunted house. — Anna Ortiz, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026

Remember how Cracker Barrel created an unnecessary mess with that whole logo change idea from the Rachel Maddow ripoff CEO? — Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026

Wearing our matching navy-blue pajamas with our names embroidered over the SeaDream logo, my son and I tucked into our savory, satisfying midnight snack. — Amanda Eyre Ward, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Oct. 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

2 of 2 noun

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