catchphrase

noun

catch·​phrase ˈkach-ˌfrāz How to pronounce catchphrase (audio)
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

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
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There’s no wrong way to eat a Reese’s — and the brand is honing in on that catchphrase even more now. Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024 The group banded around the new slogan with a few more jokes, and some dramatic superhero music was used to score the new catchphrase. Luke Gentile, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 1 Nov. 2024 Budget measures — and even the various catchphrases used to define them — have a habit of defining administrations and parties for years. Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune Europe, 30 Oct. 2024 Turns out that the catchphrase has a longstanding history of other uses. Lance Eliot, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for catchphrase 

Word History

First Known Use

1834, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of catchphrase was in 1834

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“Catchphrase.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/catchphrase. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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