logotype

[ law-guh-tahyp, log-uh- ]

noun

1. Also called logo. a single piece of type bearing two or more uncombined letters, a syllable, or a word.
2. logo ( def 1 ).

logotype

/ ˈlɒɡəʊˌtaɪp /

noun

1. printing a piece of type with several uncombined characters cast on it
2. Also calledlogo a trademark, company emblem, or similar device

Derived Forms

• ˈlogoˌtypy, noun

Other Words From

• logo·typy noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of logotype¹

First recorded in 1810–20; logo- + type

Example Sentences

In his left overcoat pocket was the front-page logotype of the paper, and in his left pocket were 10 or 12 halftones.

From The Daily Beast

Related Words

• brand
• emblem
• label
• symbol
• tag