trademark — a legally registered symbol, word, or phrase that identifies a company's products
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a legally registered symbol, word, or phrase that identifies a company's products
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtreɪdmɑːrk/
Example Sentences
- McDonald's golden arches are one of the most recognizable trademarks in the world.
- My grandmother's trademark apple pie always had a secret ingredient: extra love.
- The teacher's trademark red pen strikes fear into every student's heart.
trademark
NOUN[/ˈtreɪdmɑːrk/]
a legally registered symbol, word, or phrase that identifies a company's products
The company protected its trademark to prevent competitors from copying the brand.
The trademark helped customers instantly recognize the original product. (TRADE + MARK → a trademark is the MARK used in TRADE to identify who created or owns something)
The trademark became a landmark of the company and eventually its most recognizable hallmark.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
First recorded in 1838, formed by combining 'trade' (from Old English 'tread' meaning path or track) and 'mark' (from Old English 'mearc' meaning boundary or sign). The term arose from merchants' practice of marking their goods to distinguish them from competitors' products.
Breakdown
trade (commerce, business dealings) + mark (sign, symbol, or identifying feature)
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📝Examples
“McDonald's golden arches are one of the most recognizable trademarks in the world.”
“My grandmother's trademark apple pie always had a secret ingredient: extra love.”
“The teacher's trademark red pen strikes fear into every student's heart.”
“Before launching the product, they need to trademark the brand name.”
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