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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She’s popped up at the Henley music festival and on radio shows to do Jet2’s signature catchphrase while explaining how strange and weird it’s all been on her side of things.
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Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 14 July 2025
But even though the lefty claims a 13 handicap and is now a regular at charity tournaments, the comic known for his Git-R-Done catchphrase is still counted on to yuk it up for hours on end.
—Daniel Brown, New York Times, 11 July 2025
The catchphrase was now firmly ingrained in world consciousness.
—Samantha Baskind, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 July 2025
Joanna tees up Saladino with her show's famous catchphrase.
—Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 24 June 2025
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Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 14 July 2025
But even though the lefty claims a 13 handicap and is now a regular at charity tournaments, the comic known for his Git-R-Done catchphrase is still counted on to yuk it up for hours on end.
—Daniel Brown, New York Times, 11 July 2025
The catchphrase was now firmly ingrained in world consciousness.
—Samantha Baskind, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 July 2025
Joanna tees up Saladino with her show's famous catchphrase.
—Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 24 June 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 22 Jul. 2025.
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