catchword
ˈkæʧˌwɜrd
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Definition of catchword - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
sloganDatedword or phrase repeated to represent a groupDated
  • The campaign's catchword was on everyone's lips.
motto slogan tagline
2.
expressionDatedfavorite saying of a group or personDated
  • Their catchword was known throughout the community.
mantra motto slogan
3.
reference bookDatedUKword printed as a running headDatedUK
  • Each page had a catchword for easy navigation.
header title
4.
printingRareUKword under the last line of a pageRareUK
  • The catchword helped readers follow the text.
caption heading title
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Origin of catchword

English, catch (seize) + word (unit of language)

Examples of catchword in a sentence

  • 'Innovation' became the catchword of the tech conference.
  • The politician's catchword resonated with the voters.
  • Innovation became the catchword of the tech conference.
  • The catchword at the top helped readers find sections quickly.
  • Editors ensured each catchword was clear and visible.
  • The catchword was missing from the old book.

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  1. French:slogan, devise, ...
  2. German:Schlagwort, Lieblingsspruch, ...
  3. Italian:slogan, parola guida, ...
  4. Spanish:lema, frase, ...
  5. Portuguese:slogan, expressão, ...
  6. Chinese:口号, 口头禅, ...
  7. Japanese:キャッチワード, 流行語, ...
  8. Arabic:شِعار, عبارة مُمَيَّزة, ...
  9. Hebrew:סִיסְמָה, בִּטּוּי, ...
  10. Russian:лозунг, любимое выражение, ...
  11. Ukrainian:гасло, улюблений вислів, ...
  12. Hindi:नारा, पसंदीदा कथन, ...

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