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 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

Oriol’s iconic “L.A. Fingers” image — which shows a woman’s manicured, ring-decked fingers forming the letters of this city — is arguably second only to the Dodgers logo as the most identified people’s symbol of Los Angeles.

From Los Angeles Times

For instance, each dumbbell at the Chargers facility is emblazoned with the club’s lightning-bolt logo.

From Los Angeles Times

At the Oval Office, he also loves to host those who have presented him with shiny baubles — like Apple CEO Tim Cook, who had given him a gold trophy with his company’s logo on it.

From Salon

But thank God he brought back the Cracker Barrel logo.

From Salon

On Tuesday, it posted a note insisting the new logo would stay, but apologizing for the rollout — “we could have done a better job sharing who we are and who we’ll always be.”

From Salon

Related Words

• brand 
• emblem 
• label 
• symbol 
• tag