plural trademarks
1
: something (such as a word) that identifies a particular company's product and cannot be used by another company without permission
"Kleenex" is a registered trademark.
—abbr. TM
2
: a quality or way of behaving, speaking, etc., that is very typical of a particular person, group, or organization
Outspokenness has always been his trademark.
Courtesy is the company's trademark.
—often used before another nounShe greeted us with her trademark smile.
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“Trademark.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/trademark. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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