slogan
SLOHGN
Slogan (noun) means a short, memorable phrase used to represent an idea, cause, or brand. Example: “The campaign's slogan appeared on posters all over town.”
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A short, memorable phrase used to represent an idea, cause, or brand.
"The campaign's slogan appeared on posters all over town."
"The company changed its advertising slogan last year."
"Their slogan was so catchy that children sang it in the playground."
How to use slogan
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA short catchy phrase used to promote a cause, party, or product.
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campaign slogan
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Etymology
From Scottish Gaelic sluagh-ghairm, literally "army cry" or battle cry, later softened in meaning to any catchy repeated phrase.
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What does “slogan” mean?
The word “slogan” means a short, memorable phrase used to represent an idea, cause, or brand. In plain terms, a short catchy phrase used to promote a cause, party, or product.
How do you pronounce “slogan”?
“Slogan” is pronounced SLOHGN (/ˈsloʊɡən/ in IPA).
How do you use “slogan” in a sentence?
Here is “slogan” used in a sentence: “The campaign's slogan appeared on posters all over town.”
What part of speech is “slogan”?
“Slogan” is a noun.
Where does the word “slogan” come from?
The word “slogan” comes from Scottish Gaelic. From Scottish Gaelic sluagh-ghairm, literally "army cry" or battle cry, later softened in meaning to any catchy repeated phrase.
Is “slogan” a common word?
“Slogan” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
What is the difference between a 'slogan' and a 'tagline'?
A 'slogan' is a short, memorable phrase used to represent an idea, cause, or brand, and can be used for political campaigns, movements, or companies. A 'tagline' specifically refers to a short phrase used in advertising or branding, making it a more narrowly commercial subset of slogans.
What is the difference between a 'slogan' and a 'motto'?
A 'slogan' is typically used for marketing, political, or promotional purposes and is meant to be catchy and memorable. A 'motto' tends to express a guiding principle or belief, often for an organization or family, and is used less for persuasion and more for identity.
What makes an effective slogan?
An effective slogan is short and memorable, clearly representing the idea, cause, or brand it is attached to so audiences can recall and associate it easily.
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