logo

¹ American  

[loh-goh] / ˈloʊ goʊ /

noun

plural

logos

1. Also called logotype.  a graphic representation or symbol of a company name, trademark, abbreviation, etc., often uniquely designed for ready recognition.

2. Printing. logotype.

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LOGO ² American  

[loh-goh] / ˈloʊ goʊ /

noun

Computers.

1. a high-level programming language widely used to teach children how to use computers.

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logo- ³ American  

1. a combining form appearing in loanwords from Greek, where it meant “word,” “speech” (logography ); on this model, used in the formation of new compound words (logotype ).

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logo- ¹ British  

combining form

1. indicating word or speech

   logogram

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logo ² British  

/ ˈləʊɡəʊ, ˈlɒɡ- /

noun

1. short for logotype

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Etymology

Origin of logo¹

By shortening of logotype or logogram

Origin of LOGO²

< Greek lógos word ( logos ), spelled as if an acronym

Origin of logo-³

< Greek logo-, combining form of lógos logos

Example Sentences

I wore his Fila blue sweater with the F logo prominent and all the guys at school wanted to cop it.

From Los Angeles Times

An “Experience Abu Dhabi” logo appears on the Knicks’ jerseys as part of a package deal with Abu Dhabi’s Department of Culture and Tourism.

From The Wall Street Journal

When Burger King staff travel, he encourages them to wear logo merchandise—he wants strangers to chat them up.

From The Wall Street Journal

It’s also trying to recover from controversial efforts to change its branding, and the fallout after returning to its old logo featuring a man in overalls leaning against a barrel.

From The Wall Street Journal

The deal was confirmed after excited fans spotted posters that seemed to promote Styles' new album, with the distinctive Netflix 'N' logo at the bottom.

From BBC

Related Words

• brand
• emblem
• label
• symbol
• tag