catchphrase

noun

catch·​phrase ˈkach-ˌfrāz 

ˈkech-

1

: a word or expression that is used repeatedly and conveniently to represent or characterize a person, group, idea, or point of view

2

: slogan sense 2

Synonyms

• banner
• cry
• shibboleth
• slogan
• tagline
• watchword

Examples of catchphrase in a Sentence

popular catchphrases like “politically correct”

one of those advertising catchphrases that, if you think about them, don't mean much of anything

Recent Examples on the Web

During her years on the show, she became known as a shade queen who liked to twirl (her signature move and catchphrase). —Kate Aurthur, Variety, 7 Apr. 2025

After the round, the fan-favorite on tour punctuated his on-course interview with a signature catchphrase. —Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2025

All the catchphrases from Fleck that might illicit an eye roll here and there have been woven into the fabric of the program. —Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 25 Mar. 2025

Carolina has decided to pull a Melania Trump and have her jacket do the talking for her and try to get some catchphrases over. —Ali Barthwell, Vulture, 11 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1834, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for catchphrase

• ablaze
• airways
• allays
• always
• amaze
• anglaise
• appraise
• archways
• arrays
• ashtrays
• assays
• ballets