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1. : a sentence, phrase, or word inscribed on something as appropriate to or indicative of its character or use. "The Crossroads of America" is the motto of the state of Indiana. 2. : a short expression of a guiding principle. "Hope for the best and prepare for the worst" is my motto.
MOTTO definition: 1. a short sentence or phrase that expresses a belief or purpose: 2. a short sentence or phrase…. Learn more.
a word, phrase, or sentence that expresses the principles or belief of a person, group, country, or organization: The motto printed on US currency is "In God We Trust." (Definition of motto from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
What does the noun motto mean? There are seven meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun motto, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. motto has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. heraldry (early 1600s) literature (early 1700s) music (1890s) See meaning & use.
A motto is a slogan or favorite saying, like "When life hands you lemons, make lemonade." A motto is something you might see on a t-shirt or bumper sticker — a short sentence or phrase that has meaning for that person. Some mottoes have to do with politics, religion, or another belief.
In literature, a motto is a sentence, phrase, poem, or word; prefixed to an essay, chapter, novel, or the like, suggestive of its subject matter. It is a short, suggestive expression of a guiding principle for the written material that follows.
motto. a short sentence or phrase that expresses the aims and beliefs of a person, a group, an institution, etc. and is used as a rule of behaviour. The school's motto is: ‘Duty, Honour, Country’.
A motto is a short sentence or phrase that expresses a rule for sensible behaviour, especially a way of behaving in a particular situation.
Motto definition: a maxim adopted as an expression of the guiding principle of a person, organization, city, etc.. See examples of MOTTO used in a sentence.
n. pl. mot·toes or mot·tos. A brief statement used to express a principle, goal, or ideal: "We explain that when someone is cruel, or acts like a bully, you don't stoop to their level—no, our motto is 'when they go low, we go high'" (Michelle Obama).