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
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Nonetheless, the infinite Einsteins as a catchphrase rolls off the tongue and sounds better than saying the millions or billions of Einsteins.
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Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025
The catchphrases Gómez Bolaños penned have also become ingrained in the vernacular of many countries.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2025
The origin of Sirens' catchphrase has been revealed.
—Brianne Tracy, People.com, 26 May 2025
The two are bonded forever, use catchphrases to communicate and care intensely about each other.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 28 May 2025
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Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025
The catchphrases Gómez Bolaños penned have also become ingrained in the vernacular of many countries.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2025
The origin of Sirens' catchphrase has been revealed.
—Brianne Tracy, People.com, 26 May 2025
The two are bonded forever, use catchphrases to communicate and care intensely about each other.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 28 May 2025
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 18 Jun. 2025.
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