catchphrase
noun
catch·phrase
ˈkach-ˌfrāz 
ˈkech-
1
: a word or expression that is used repeatedly and conveniently to represent or characterize a person, group, idea, or point of view
2
Examples of catchphrase in a Sentence
popular catchphrases like “politically correct”
one of those advertising catchphrases that, if you think about them, don't mean much of anything
Recent Examples on the Web
Former Royals star Eric Hosmer has joined in, and the club even created T-shirts with the catchphrase for pregame warmups.
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Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 25 May 2024
Photo Editing for Everyone Creating pro-quality images with smartphones is not just a catchphrase.
—Prakash Sangam, USA TODAY, 21 May 2024
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Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 25 May 2024
Photo Editing for Everyone Creating pro-quality images with smartphones is not just a catchphrase.
—Prakash Sangam, USA TODAY, 21 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for catchphrase
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“Catchphrase.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/catchphrase. Accessed 1 Jun. 2024.
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