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

But nothing is more important than ensuring the host has a snappy and memorable catchphrase for the moment contestants get sent packing. —Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 20 Mar. 2025

Running around, promoting that stupid four-letter catchphrase, having a little bit of fun with everybody out there, just to cover up your lack of in-ring ability. —Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025

Which, what if that was his catchphrase on ‘The Apprentice’? —Trish Bendix, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2025

Radner’s charm was so off the charts that practically every character of hers wound up with a beloved catchphrase. —Adrienne Lafrance, The Atlantic, 15 Feb. 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