catchphrase

noun
UK: /ˈkætʃfreɪz/
US: /ˈkætʃfreɪz/

  1. A well-known sentence or phrase, especially one that is used by a particular group of people or is connected with a particular product.

    1. The company's catchphrase is 'Innovation for You'.
    2. The politician repeated his catchphrase so often that people grew tired of hearing it.

  2. A popular saying or motto, often used in advertising or politics, to represent a product or idea.

    1. The advertising campaign made the catchphrase famous.
    2. Her catchphrase, 'Do the right thing,' became a rallying cry for activists.

Synonyms

slogan tagline motto byword buzzword watchword
catchphrase transitive-verb

  1. To create or popularize a phrase that becomes widely known or associated with something.

    1. The comedian catchphrased a silly line on his show.
    2. The character catchphrased 'Yabba Dabba Doo' which is known worldwide now.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "catchphrase" in English means: A well-known sentence or phrase, especially one that is used by a particular group of people or is connected with a particular product., A popular saying or motto, often used in advertising or politics, to represent a product or idea..

The phonetic transcription of "catchphrase" is /ˈkætʃfreɪz/ in British English and /ˈkætʃfreɪz/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "catchphrase": slogan, tagline, motto, byword, buzzword, watchword.

Example usage of "catchphrase": "The company's catchphrase is 'Innovation for You'.". More examples on the page.