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-
Synonyms of logonext
1
: logotype sense 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 1c(1)) that employs simple English commands and is used especially for introducing school children to computers

logo-

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combining form

see log-

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Noun (1) the company's logo is instantly recognizable all over the world
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Inside the small restaurant all the linens had been replaced with tartan versions, the bar’s beer glasses had the brand’s logo emblazoned on them, and various jackets and umbrellas had been arranged to complete the experience. — Leigh Nordstrom, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026 Firms included on the list may choose to license a CNBC's Financial Advisor 100 logo after publication. — Kelli Grant, Cfp®,riley De León, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026 The live-action series, which will go into production next year, was teased with its own logo that seemed to hint at a potential connection to the SHIELD agency, and is among one of the five shows THR previously reported were in the works. — Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026 Kalshi and Polymarket have previously used NFL logos and other marks without permission from the league or the NFLPA. — Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for logo

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

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The first known use of logo was in 1937

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“Logo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/logo. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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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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