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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Examples of logo in a Sentence

Noun (1) the company's logo is instantly recognizable all over the world
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His team began working with the retailer in 2012 to develop a visual language for its logo, then extended the visual language across retail surfaces, interiors and architecture. — Denni Hu, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2026 The official logo signage is pictured on the exterior facade of a Microsoft Corporation office building in Lehi, Utah, United States, on August 26, 2026. — Jordan Novet, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2026 Move beyond antiquated notions of making your first three seconds a logo and a tagline. — Phoena Pang, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026 The group also unveiled the Backstreet Gamers logo and mascot. — Jem Aswad, Variety, 29 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 1 Nov. 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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