Also called logotype. a graphic representation or symbol of a company name, trademark, abbreviation, etc., often uniquely designed for ready recognition.
Printing. logotype.
By shortening of logotype or logogram
< Greek lógos word ( see logos), spelled as if an acronym
< Greek logo-, combining form of lógos logos
A logo is a simple design that represents a company, organization, or product. Your college might have a logo composed of a picture of your mascot in your school colors. Just about any company you can think of has a logo, whether it's Apple and its apple or Coca-Cola and its signature red Coke bottle lettering. A logo is meant to immediately convey what the brand is and be memorable enough that you'll think of that brand every time you see the logo. The word has been around since the 1930's, when it's thought to have been shortened from logogram, which combines the Greek logos, "word," with gram, "something written."
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The university's logo is on the front of the report, alongside the Conradh na Gaeilge logo.
From BBC • May 8, 2026
He was initially skeptical but became convinced when they sent him videos of residency cards with the Citizenship and Immigration Services logo.
From Salon • May 2, 2026
The ‘b9’ logo denied because of ‘likelihood of confusion’ with Back9 Golf Apparel’s registered mark.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026
That money bought a spinning virtual ball with the America250 logo, fireworks and a ton of red, white and blue confetti.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026
I rap on the box and point to the giant ÁguaViva logo on the side.
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
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