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 drugs were wrapped in plastic and marked with the Nike sneaker logo. David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 5 June 2024 His vest bears the logo of Islamic State, the ultra-violent extremist group that was largely defeated in 2019 after a years-long, international campaign led by the U.S. Some local media channels quoted the gunman as having said the attack was done in the name of Gaza. Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2024 Other pieces in the collection include a sleek leather black bag with the Puma logo at the top center between the rounded thick straps, jersey shirts in black, white, and neon yellow, and a cutout dress with mesh detailing in black and white. Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 3 June 2024 The Die Burger newspaper led with an image of about a dozen political parties’ logos going into a meat grinder. Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 1 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for logo 

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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 8 Jun. 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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