ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Slogan

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈsləʊɡ(ə)n/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Slogan is a noun meaning A distinctive phrase of a person or group of people (such as a movement or political party); a motto.

Meaning

A distinctive phrase of a person or group of people (such as a movement or political party); a motto.

More Meanings

  1. (advertising) A catchphrase associated with a product or service being advertised.
  2. (obsolete) A battle cry among the ancient Irish or highlanders of Scotland.

Example Sentences

His bugle Wat of Harden blew; / Pensils and pennons wide were flung, / To heaven the Border slogan rung, / "St Mary for the young Buccleuch!"
"Right-ho," I [Bertie Wooster] said, not much liking the assignment, but liking less the idea of endeavouring to thwart this incandescent aunt in her current frame of mind. Safety first, is the Wooster slogan.

Word Forms

Synonyms for slogan

Depending on context, synonyms include motto, strapline, tagline, shibboleth, catchword.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include shibboleth, catchword, motto, watchword, catchphrase, emblem.

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