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Webster 1913 Edition


Catchword

Catch′wordˊ

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Noun.
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.

Definition 2024


catchword

catchword

English

Noun

catchword (plural catchwords)

  1. A word under the right-hand side of the last line on a book page that repeats the first word on the following page.
  2. A word or expression repeated until it becomes representative of a party, school, business, or point of view.
  3. Among theatrical performers, the last word of the preceding speaker, which reminds one that he is to speak next; cue.

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