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

/ ˈlɒɡ-; ˈləʊɡəʊ /

noun

1. See logotype
   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

The brand logo turned out to feature a graceful archer on horseback, in a Tatar national costume, poised to shoot his arrow.

From The Daily Beast

An older bro wore a red bow tie and a yarmulke emblazoned with the “TEAM MITCH” logo as he stared down at his smartphone intently.

From The Daily Beast

“Font, logo, edge finish, surface finish … everything is different from ours,” said Sung Hwang, the general manager.

From The Daily Beast

And this was the first time that after seeing that Marvel logo, you were introduced to all new people.

From The Daily Beast

I realized when he sat down that he had made his T-shirt logo with a pen.

From The Daily Beast

Besides, she generally called him 'Logo,' as all his friends did.

From Project Gutenberg

I told him that I would not do anything to make trouble between you and Logo.

From Project Gutenberg

So's Logo, for that matter, but she doesn't think a great deal of Greeks.

From Project Gutenberg

If the girl's the party, Logo beats the band for brass, that's all I can say!'

From Project Gutenberg

Uncaptioned illustrations are decorative Headpieces or the publisher's logo on the Title page.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• brand
• emblem
• label
• symbol
• tag