slogan — a short catchy phrase used in advertising or by a particular group to express their beliefs
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a short catchy phrase used in advertising or by a particular group to express their beliefs
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsloʊɡən/
Example Sentences
- The fast food chain's slogan 'I'm lovin' it' became more famous than their actual burgers.
- Our environmental group needs a powerful slogan for the climate change campaign.
- His campaign slogan was so boring that even his own mother forgot it.
slogan
NOUN[/ˈsloʊɡən/]
a short catchy phrase used in advertising or by a particular group to express their beliefs
The protest crowd chanted their slogan louder with every step forward.
A powerful slogan echoes from the hogan!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Slogan derives from Scottish Gaelic sluagh-ghairm, a compound of sluagh (army) and ghairm (cry or shout). Originally, it referred to a battle cry or rallying call shouted by Scottish Highland clans during warfare.
Breakdown
sluagh (army) + ghairm (cry/shout) = battle cry. The compound was later generalized to mean any distinctive phrase or motto associated with a group or cause.
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📝Examples
“The fast food chain's slogan 'I'm lovin' it' became more famous than their actual burgers.”
“Our environmental group needs a powerful slogan for the climate change campaign.”
“His campaign slogan was so boring that even his own mother forgot it.”
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