logo

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noun (1)

ˈlō-(ˌ)gō 

 also  ˈlä-

plural logos ˈlō-(ˌ)gōz 

 also  ˈlä-

1

: logotype sense 1

2

: an identifying symbol (as for use in advertising)

3

: an identifying statement : motto

Logo

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noun (2)

Lo·​go ˈlō-(ˌ)gō 

: 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-

Synonyms

Noun (1)

• emblem
• ensign
• hallmark
• impresa
• symbol
• totem
• trademark

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

Season one guests will include Sheryl Swoopes, four time WNBA champion and the inspiration behind the WNBA logo (episode one) and Ken Griffey Sr., Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame baseball player (episode two). —Allison Smith, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025

One of the protesters' shirt and sign included the logo of PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals). —Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2025

An Amazon logo is displayed outside an Amazon Delivery Station on April 25, 2025 in San Diego, California. —Hollie Silverman suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025

And, dressing to character for his upcoming role as a Formula 1 driver, Pitt paired his T-shirt with baggy cargo pants embossed with an Aston Martin logo. —Grace Jordan-Weinstein, People.com, 17 June 2025

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

Kids Definition

logo

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ˈlō-gō 

ˈlȯg-ō,

ˈläg-

plural logos -gōz 

-ōz

: an identifying symbol or motto

a company logo

Logo

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Lo·​go ˈlō-gō 

: a simplified language for programming and communicating with a computer that uses drawing on a display screen as a tool for teaching programming principles