English Reference
Noun

catchphrase

n.
B2 Upper Intermediate UK /kˈætʃfɹeɪz/ catch·phrase

n.a short, memorable phrase that a famous person or a group uses often. People often repeat it because it sounds cool or makes them feel part of a team.

n.a short, memorable phrase or expression that is frequently used by a particular person or group. Often used to identify a specific individual or to reinforce a brand identity.


SIMPLE

His catchphrase is 'Let's get this party started'.

CONTEXTUAL

The politician's catchphrase 'Make our country great again' became a central theme of his entire campaign.

COMPLEX

While the actor's early career was defined by his physical comedy, his later years were marked by a single, iconic catchphrase that became synonymous with his public persona.

Matthews was known for his "bootiful" catchphrase and his success led to an expansion of turkey-related products, including turkey Twizzlers.

BBC News· 20 Aug 2026

The jingles helped make the product memorable, as people still use the catchphrase “put your body on a Boogie” today.

Smithsonian Magazine· 12 Aug 2026

From catch + phrase, from the notion that the phrase will catch in the mind of the user.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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