noun
trademark
TRAYD-mahk
noun
1
A registered word, symbol, or phrase that legally identifies a company's product and sets it apart from competitors.
"The logo is a registered trademark of the company."
2
A distinctive feature that someone or something is known for.
"His deadpan humour is his trademark on stage."
verb
1
To legally register something as a trademark.
"The startup trademarked its logo before launch."
How to Use Trademark
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA legally protected brand name or symbol, or someone's signature trait.
Common pairings
registered trademark
trademark infringement
his trademark style
Word Forms
trademarked past tense, trademarks plural, trademarks singular
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Etymology
A compound of "trade" and "mark," describing a mark used to identify goods in trade.