logo

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noun (1)

ˈlō-(ˌ)gō How to pronounce logo (audio)
 also  ˈlä-
plural logos ˈlō-(ˌ)gōz How to pronounce logo (audio)
 also  ˈlä-
1
2
: an identifying symbol (as for use in advertising)
3
: an identifying statement : motto

Logo

2 of 3

noun (2)

Lo·​go ˈlō-(ˌ)gō How to pronounce Logo (audio)
: a computer programming language (see language sense 1b(5)) that employs simple English commands and is used especially for introducing school children to computers

logo-

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combining form

see log-

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 black, cleat-like shoe is a collaboration between the menswear brand Bode and the sneaker giant, and features both the iconic Nike swoosh and the cult fashion label’s logo on the tongue—not to mention a charm on the laces. Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2024 The cars were marked with World Central Kitchen logos, although the attack took place at night. Peter Baker, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2024 The new tangerine packaging and arched logo is a full reimagining of a line of foods often consumed during the eight days a year when Jews commemorate their liberation from slavery in ancient Egypt. Jaclyn Peiser, Washington Post, 4 Apr. 2024 The drone that fired the fatal missiles would have been operated in conjunction with a surveillance drone, Cobb-Smith said, meaning the Israeli military would have had total visibility of the cars, including the WCK logo. Gianluca Mezzofiore, CNN, 3 Apr. 2024 The three vehicles were clearly marked with the logo of the World Food Kitchen, and traveling on a route coordinated with the Israeli Defense Forces. Karl Vick, TIME, 3 Apr. 2024 Unscrupulous sellers paste the any logo on phony glasses, even if the item has not been properly tested. Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 2 Apr. 2024 But Mona’s Burger and Shakes in Walnut Creek exudes a European brasserie feel, with its intimate dining room, cafe chairs and walls decorated with eclectic art and a logo inspired by the Mona Lisa — as envisioned by street artist Banksy. Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2024 The bra is more obviously DVF thanks to the repeating logo on the elastic waistband. Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 23 Mar. 2024

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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

Time Traveler
The first known use of logo was in 1937

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Cite this Entry

“Logo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/logo. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.

Kids Definition

logo

1 of 2 noun
ˈlō-gō How to pronounce logo (audio)
ˈlȯg-ō,
ˈläg-
plural logos -gōz How to pronounce logo (audio)
-ōz
: an identifying symbol or motto
a company logo

Logo

2 of 2 noun
Lo·​go ˈlō-gō How to pronounce Logo (audio)
: a simplified language for programming and communicating with a computer that uses drawing on a display screen as a tool for teaching programming principles

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