Meaning & use

Catchphrases

noun·Everyday

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Plural of 'catchphrase': well-known phrases, often associated with a particular person, show, or brand, that are repeated frequently.

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The sitcom was famous for its memorable catchphrases.

Advertisers rely on catchy catchphrases to make their brands stick in people's minds.

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Catchphrases often originate from entertainment and spread into everyday speech.

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