ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Emblem

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈɛmbləm/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Emblem is a noun meaning A representative symbol, such as a trademark, a badge or logo.

Meaning

A representative symbol, such as a trademark, a badge or logo.

More Meanings

  1. Something that represents a larger whole.
  2. Inlay; inlaid or mosaic work; something ornamental inserted in a surface.
  3. A picture accompanied with a motto, a set of verses, etc. intended as a moral lesson or meditation.
  4. (heraldry) A picture placed on the field of the escutcheon.
  5. (obsolete, transitive) To symbolize.

Example Sentences

Near-synonym: charge
An Emblem is but a ſilent Parable:
The medical trucks were emblazoned with the emblem of the Red Cross.
His ſicatrice, with an Embleme of warre, heere on his ſiniſter cheeke;

Word Forms

Synonyms for emblem

Depending on context, synonyms include symbol, token, ensign, charge.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include labelling, logotype, logo, marking, slogan, sign.

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