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

The Grammy winner, 34, showed her support for Kelce, 35, by rocking a vintage-style jacket decked out in Chiefs imagery and colors, including a large arrowhead logo on the back and red and gold sleeves. —Hedy Phillips, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024

But a yard sign with the swastika logo seen in the social media posts is not among merchandise available for purchase from the Trump campaign, and officials said the claim is false. —Brieanna J. Frank, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024

The cover—a monochrome portrait of Jobs, closed hand to chin, with a multicolor Fortune logo layered over it—has become an instantly recognizable icon of tech. —Chris Morris, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024

The logo of Syria’s military-intelligence agency hung by the front door. —Ed Caesar, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024

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

1 of 2 noun

ˈlō-gō 

ˈlȯg-ō,

ˈläg-

plural logos -gōz 

-ōz

: an identifying symbol or motto

a company logo

Logo

2 of 2 noun

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