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

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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 bra is more obviously DVF thanks to the repeating logo on the elastic waistband. Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 23 Mar. 2024 Tickets start at $15 for people and dog tickets are $5 each, with the first 750 fans in attendance getting to take home a travel dog bowl with the Barracuda logo. Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 23 Mar. 2024 The album art, which is all yellow with only the band’s logo and insignia on it, takes a cue from another boundary-pushing group, the Beatles. Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 22 Mar. 2024 The lawsuit claims that some auto sears are marketed and sold with Glock’s name and logo, but that there is no evidence Glock has tried to protect its trademark from third-party manufacturers. Kim Bellware, Washington Post, 21 Mar. 2024 His intuition and innovative use of quality materials turned Gucci into the iconic brand featuring the double G logo. Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 20 Mar. 2024 One of the component’s interchangeable magnetic side panels features brushed metal and the modern logo from DeLorean’s forthcoming ultra-luxury sports car, the Alpha5. Robert Ross, Robb Report, 14 Mar. 2024 Thomas announced a logo for the program at the Aspen Ideas climate conference in Miami on Wednesday. Naveena Sadasivam & Kate Yoder / Grist, Quartz, 14 Mar. 2024 Satin and leather materials used for the insole are highlighted as two premium sock liners with a metallic wings logo. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2024

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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 28 Mar. 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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