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trademark

n. countable
C1 Advanced Oxford US //ˈtɹeɪdˌmɑɹk// UK //tɹˈeɪdmɑːk// trade·mark Informal

n. a special sign, name, or design that a company uses to identify its products. It can also be a specific habit or style that someone is famous for.

n. a legally registered symbol, word, or phrase used to represent a company or product. In a figurative sense, it refers to a distinctive characteristic or habit associated with a specific person or group.


SIMPLE

The company registered its logo as a trademark.

CONTEXTUAL

The actor's trademark grin appeared on every movie poster during the summer blockbuster season.

COMPLEX

While the legal team defended the company's trademark against infringement, the marketing department focused on making the brand's aesthetic a trademark of modern luxury.

Synonyms
Origin

From trade + mark.

Usage

Often used as a modifier before another noun, such as 'trademark style' or 'trademark move'.

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