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Catchword - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'Catchword' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Catchword [ n.]
- Among theatrical performers, the last word of the preceding speaker, which reminds one that he is to speak next; cue.
- 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.
- A word or phrase caught up and repeated for effect; as, the catchword of a political party, etc.