Catchword

Word CATCHWORD
Character 9
Hyphenation catch word
Pronunciations /ˈkætʃwɜːd/

Definitions and meanings of "Catchword"

What do we mean by catchword?

A well-known word or phrase, especially one that exemplifies a notion, class, or quality. noun

A guideword. noun

The first word of a page printed in the bottom right-hand corner of the preceding page. noun

In old writing and printing, a word of the text standing by itself in the right-hand corner of the bottom of a page, the same as the first word of the next page, to mark the connection or proper sequence. noun

In the drama, the last word of a speaker, which serves to remind the one who is to follow him of what he is to say; a cue. noun

A word caught up and repeated for effect; a taking word or phrase used as a partizan cry or shibboleth: as, the catchword of a political party. noun

Among theatrical performers, the last word of the preceding speaker, which reminds one that he is to speak next; cue. noun

The first word of any page of a book after the first, inserted at the right hand bottom corner of the preceding page for the assistance of the reader. It is seldom used in modern printing. noun

A word or phrase caught up and repeated for effect noun

A word under the right-hand side of the last line on a book page that repeats the first word on the following page. noun

A word or expression repeated until it becomes representative of a party, school, business, or point of view. noun

A favorite saying of a sect or political group noun

A word printed at the top of the page of a dictionary or other reference book to indicate the first or last item on that page noun

A word under the right-hand side of the last line on a book page that repeats the first word on the following page.

A word or expression repeated until it becomes representative of a party, school, business, or point of view.

Among theatrical performers, the last word of the preceding speaker, serving as a cue for the next speaker.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Catchword

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The word "catchword" in example sentences

After all "the people of God" is just a misleading "catchword" for Ratzinger. ❋ Wills, Garry (2001)

Exhibit 2 contains, at least in Coward's translation, an eye-catching phrase, one that's become a catchword for a certain type of literature. ❋ Unknown (2009)

"Unusual" isn't a Grammy catchword: in several of the classical categories, the most familiar name won Mitsuko Uchida, Cecelia Bartoli, Jordi Savall or Riccardo Muti, whose convalescence from his recent fall in Chicago may be supported by his winning two Grammys, including Best Classical Album, for the CSO's own release of the Verdi Requiem. ❋ Anne Midgette (2011)

Sustainability was the catchword of the day along with going local, organic farming and the ever-present mantra, "know your farmer, know your food." ❋ William Marler (2011)

Even in 1968, that was a catchword for everything that was superficial, old-fashioned and, well, plastic. ❋ Spencer Jakab (2012)

“Consultation is not a catchword, it is a commitment.” ❋ Unknown (2009)

Similarly, the Republicans have vilified the left, which is a respectable term, stemming from the French Revolutionary era, using the catchword, "liberal" in attempts to debase even conservative and moderate Democrats. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Certainly minority suppliers, which is a catchword for some of their friends who want to get contracts. ❋ Unknown (2010)

(Soundbite of laughter) Ms. SHAH: And I would say that before women's liberation became the catchword, she was a liberated female long ago. ❋ Unknown (2010)

It seems like every election in this country has the same catchword: "Change". ❋ Unknown (2010)

Crap, it appears, is a catchword for all undesirable behavior at Lake Harmony. ❋ Todd Strasser (2010)

The Wings have the worst travel schedule in the NHL, and they might be entering this season with a sense that Hossa makes them invincible, a dangerous attitude to assume in a league where parity is the catchword of the day. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Carole McDonnell 7:41 pm: Eweant, speculative is just a catchword for fantasy, alternate scifi, etc ❋ Unknown (2010)

She created gothic masterpieces for YA literature, like Weetzie Bat, long before the expression became a catchword. ❋ Unknown (2009)

In the minds of many threatened men, "socialism" is a catchword for what they perceive as an increasingly feminized society in which they have difficulty finding a "manly" place. ❋ Unknown (2009)

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