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Clio

KLEYE-oh

Clio (noun) means a trophy statuette awarded at the Clio Awards, which honour creative excellence in advertising and design. Example: “The agency proudly displayed its Clio on the office shelf.”

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A trophy statuette awarded at the Clio Awards, which honour creative excellence in advertising and design.
"The agency proudly displayed its Clio on the office shelf."

How to use Clio

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAn advertising industry award, named after the Greek muse of history.

Word forms

Clios plural

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Etymology

Named after Clio, the Ancient Greek muse of history, from whom both the award and the Renault car model borrow their name.

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Clio” mean?

The word “Clio” means a trophy statuette awarded at the Clio Awards, which honour creative excellence in advertising and design. In plain terms, an advertising industry award, named after the Greek muse of history.

How do you pronounce “Clio”?

“Clio” is pronounced KLEYE-oh (/ˈklaɪ.oʊ/ in IPA).

How do you use “Clio” in a sentence?

Here is “Clio” used in a sentence: “The agency proudly displayed its Clio on the office shelf.”

What part of speech is “Clio”?

“Clio” is a noun.

Where does the word “Clio” come from?

The word “Clio” comes from Ancient Greek. Named after Clio, the Ancient Greek muse of history, from whom both the award and the Renault car model borrow their name.

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