logo

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noun (1)

ˈlō-(ˌ)gō How to pronounce logo (audio)
 also  ˈlä-
plural logos ˈlō-(ˌ)gōz How to pronounce logo (audio)
 also  ˈlä-
1
2
: an identifying symbol (as for use in advertising)
3
: an identifying statement : motto

Logo

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noun (2)

Lo·​go ˈlō-(ˌ)gō How to pronounce Logo (audio)
: a computer programming language (see language sense 1b(5)) that employs simple English commands and is used especially for introducing school children to computers

logo-

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combining form

see log-

Examples of logo in a Sentence

Noun (1) the company's logo is instantly recognizable all over the world
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Google logo on building exterior, Chelsea, New York City, New York. Caroline Haskins, WIRED, 17 Apr. 2024 The business’ website featured logos for FEMA and the Department of Defense. Jesse Bedayn, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2024 The brand’s logo, which was first unveiled on March 14 on American Riviera Orchard's website and Instagram account, can be seen on the label on the jam. Kirsty Hatcher, Peoplemag, 16 Apr. 2024 Two holdouts survived, operated independently with the familiar logo, orange facade and menu. Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2024 And the lines are meant to look like wings to represent the previous logo, the Milwaukee Art Museum. Ricardo Torres, Journal Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2024 Perhaps there’s no single explanation for why so many app logos are black and white. Shira Ovide, Washington Post, 16 Apr. 2024 With every swing of the club and every piece of apparel adorned with their iconic logo, the impact of their work will be thanked by hundreds, if not thousands of young Black boys and girls for generations to come. Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 14 Apr. 2024 The exterior has a clean, matte look, while the Sony logo appears at the base of the headband on each side. PCMAG, 11 Apr. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

Noun (2)

modification of Greek logos word

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1937, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun (2)

1972, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of logo was in 1937

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Cite this Entry

“Logo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/logo. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.

Kids Definition

logo

1 of 2 noun
ˈlō-gō How to pronounce logo (audio)
ˈlȯg-ō,
ˈläg-
plural logos -gōz How to pronounce logo (audio)
-ōz
: an identifying symbol or motto
a company logo

Logo

2 of 2 noun
Lo·​go ˈlō-gō How to pronounce Logo (audio)
: a simplified language for programming and communicating with a computer that uses drawing on a display screen as a tool for teaching programming principles

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