logo

¹

[ loh-goh ]

noun

, plural lo·gos.

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 ( def 1 ).

LOGO

²

[ loh-goh ]

noun

, Computers.

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

logo-

³

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 ).

logo-

¹

combining_form

1. indicating word or speech

   logogram

logo

²

/ ˈləʊɡəʊ; ˈlɒɡ- /

noun

1. short for logotype

Word History and Origins

Origin of logo¹

By shortening of logotype or logogram

Origin of logo²

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

Origin of logo³

< Greek logo-, combining form of lógos logos

Word History and Origins

Origin of logo¹

from Greek; see logos

Example Sentences

Its minimalist gold or silver packaging, featuring just the logo and nutritional information, reflects the brand’s confidence.

From Salon

The car maker, which is embarking on the biggest change in its history, released a new logo and a so-called "social media tease", ahead of its relaunch as an electric-only brand.

From BBC

A new logo for the men's Six Nations which aims to encapsulate the "electrifying action" of the tournament has attracted derision from many fans.

From BBC

A minority of comments praised how the logo echoes that of the women's Six Nations which, having run alongside the men's event until 2021, now has its own calendar.

From BBC

"In some ways, it is a good sign you get a strong reaction, because that shows people care. If you roll out a new logo and everyone shrugs, you haven't done a good job or people don't care that much about what it is attached to."

From BBC

Related Words

• brand
• emblem
• label
• symbol
• tag