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Catchword Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
(n.)
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.
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.
(n.)
Among theatrical performers, the last word of the preceding speaker, which reminds one that he is to speak next; cue.
Among theatrical performers, the last word of the preceding speaker, which reminds one that he is to speak next; cue.
(n.)
A word or phrase caught up and repeated for effect; as, the catchword of a political party, etc.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), edited by Noah Porter. AboutA word or phrase caught up and repeated for effect; as, the catchword of a political party, etc.
catchword
\catch"word`\ (?), n.
1. among theatrical performers, the last word of the preceding speaker, which reminds one that he is to speak next; cue.
2. (print.) 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.
3. a word or phrase caught up and repeated for effect; as, the catchword of a political party, etc.
Noun
1. a favorite saying of a sect or political group
(synonym) motto, slogan, shibboleth
(hypernym) saying, expression, locution
(hyponym) catchphrase, catch phrase
Catchword Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
- Catchword is also a name for a headword in a dictionary.
- For the game show, see Catchword (game show).
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