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
- Something that represents a larger whole.
- Inlay; inlaid or mosaic work; something ornamental inserted in a surface.
- A picture accompanied with a motto, a set of verses, etc. intended as a moral lesson or meditation.
- (heraldry) A picture placed on the field of the escutcheon.
- (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
- emblems
- embleming
- emblemed
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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