logo

¹

[loh-goh]

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.

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 logo-¹

By shortening of logotype or logogram

Origin of logo-²

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

Origin of logo-³

< Greek logo-, combining form of lógos logos

Word History and Origins

Origin of logo-¹

from Greek; see _logos

Example Sentences

For example, the Batman insignia in the film is at once recognizable as an Aztec design, while also instantly identifiable as the superhero’s logo.

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Motiejunas also warned that building a fan base in European cities is not as simple as designing a new logo.

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The Tennessee-based chain in late August said it would return to its previous logo featuring the “Old Timer” and barrel.

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Guest visits to Cracker Barrel declined after the company changed its logo away from the traditional insignia last month, with the drops concentrated in the Southeast.

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A tweet about Tuesday’s announcement included a video showing a spinning wheel with a Tesla logo that could have been the rotor of a Tesla eVTOL, or quadcopter drone.

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Related Words

• brand 
• emblem 
• label 
• symbol 
• tag