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

/ ˈləʊɡəʊ; ˈlɒɡ- /

noun

1. 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

As part of its rebrand, Jaguar revealed a brand new logo on Tuesday, alongside a new prancing "leaper" cat design and marketing slogans such as "delete ordinary".

From BBC

Luxury car manufacturer Jaguar has unveiled a new logo and branding ahead of its relaunch as an electric-only brand.

From BBC

The new bespoke logo, written as JaGUar, has "seamlessly blended upper and lower case characters in visual harmony", the company said.

From BBC

It had very similar vibes to Twitter — notice the light blue butterfly logo, which echoes Twitter's blue bird logo.

From Salon

It features a bounty of wonderful quotes and photos of Deal in an incredible T-shirt that has the Las Vegas Raiders logo with the late Steve Albini’s face on it.

From New York Times

Related Words

• brand
• emblem
• label
• symbol
• tag