Logo Meaning
/ˈləʊ.ɡəʊ/Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA visual symbol or emblem that acts as a trademark or a means of identification of a company or organization.
nounAn audio recording for the same purpose; a jingle.
Sentence Examples
We're making a logo for the firm.
I like the Tatoeba logo.
All over the world there are red and white paper cups bearing the company logo.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The company's new ____ featured a blue bird and its name.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The company decided to redesign its ____ to give its brand a more modern and appealing look for users.
Word Origin & History
1937, clipping of logogram or logotype.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"The unified colour palette of reds, blues, and yellows used throughout the signage matches that of the institution’s logo and letterhead."
— 2019, Li Huang, James Lambert, “Another Arrow for the Quiver: A New Methodology for Multilingual Researchers”, in Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development, →DOI, page 5:
"Branding remains constant and TfL's roundel stays the dominant logo on trains and at stations."
— 2026 January 21, Philip Haigh, “First course of action: changes in the capital”, in RAIL, number 1053, page 22:
"What about including a CD of your music or a copy of your audio logo/jingle in your promotional items […]"
— 2011, James Hammond, Branding Your Business:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The company's new ____ featured a blue bird and its name.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The company decided to redesign its ____ to give its brand a more modern and appealing look for users.