- catchword catch·word n
- ['kætʃˌwɜːd]
slogan m inv
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catch|word — «KACH WURD», noun. 1. a word or phrase used again and again for effect; slogan: »“No taxation without representation” was a political catchword during the Revolutionary War. Man is a creature who lives not upon bread alone but principally by… … Useful english dictionary
Catchword — Catch word , n. 1. Among theatrical performers, the last word of the preceding speaker, which reminds one that he is to speak next; cue. [1913 Webster] 2. (Print.) The first word of any page of a book after the first, inserted at the right hand… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
catchword — catch|word [ˈkætʃwə:d US wə:rd] n a word or phrase that refers to a feature of a situation, product etc that is considered important ▪ Variety is the catchword at our latest venue, the Beehive Club … Dictionary of contemporary English
catchword — catch•word [[t]ˈkætʃˌwɜrd[/t]] n. 1) a memorable word repeated so often it becomes a slogan 2) Also called headword guide word a word printed at the top of a page in a reference book indicating the first or last entry or article on that page. •… … From formal English to slang
catchword — catch|word [ kætʃ,wɜrd ] noun count a word used for representing a particular idea, usually one that is popular for a short time … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
catch phrase — noun a phrase that has become a catchword • Syn: ↑catchphrase • Hypernyms: ↑phrase, ↑motto, ↑slogan, ↑catchword, ↑shibboleth * * * 1. a phrase that attracts or is meant to attract attention … Useful english dictionary
catchword — /kach werrd /, n. 1. a memorable or effective word or phrase that is repeated so often that it becomes a slogan, as in a political campaign or in advertising a product. 2. Also called headword, guide word. a word printed at the top of a page in a … Universalium
Catchword — is also a name for a headword in a dictionary. : For the game show, see Catchword (game show). A catchword is a word placed at the foot of a handwritten or printed page that is meant to be bound along with other pages in a book. The word… … Wikipedia
catchword — (n.) 1730, the first word of the following page inserted at the lower right hand corner of each page of a book, from CATCH (Cf. catch) (v.) + WORD (Cf. word) (n.); extended to word caught up and repeated (especially in the political sense) by… … Etymology dictionary
catchword — [kach′wʉrd΄] n. 1. Historical the first word of a book page, printed in the lower right hand corner of the preceding page to catch the binder s eye 2. GUIDE WORD 3. an actor s cue 4. a word or phrase repeated so often that it comes to epitomize a … English World dictionary
catchword — noun adage, byword, catch phrase, clew, cliche, clue, colloquialism, common saying, cue word, key, maxim, mot, password, pithy saying, saying, shibboleth, slogan, stock saying, tag, vogue word, watchword associated concepts: trademarks Burton s… … Law dictionary
