Word Frequency
motto (ˈmɒtəʊ
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Definitions
noun
(plural) -toes, -tos- a short saying expressing the guiding maxim or ideal of a family, organization, etc, esp when part of a coat of arms
- a short explanatory phrase inscribed on or attached to something
- a verse or maxim contained in a paper cracker
- a quotation prefacing a book or chapter of a book
- a recurring musical phrase
Word Origin
C16: via Italian from Latin muttum utteranceTranslations for 'motto'
- British English: motto A motto is a short sentence or phrase that expresses a rule for sensible behaviour, especially a way of behaving in a particular situation. NOUNOur motto is 'Plan for the worst and hope for the best'.
- Brazilian Portuguese: lema
- Chinese: 格言
- European Spanish: lema
- French: devise
- German: Motto
- Italian: motto
- Japanese: 標語
- Korean: 좌우명
- Portuguese: lema
- Spanish: lema
Example Sentences Including 'motto'
A company called Country Club Communities is, according to its corporate motto ," Changing the Way Canadians Vacation.Globe and Mail (2003)
Another sums it up: "His motto has always been'go the extra mile '.Belfast Telegraph (2004)
At the Freedom Paradise resort south of Cancun, the motto is: "Live large, live free!Edmonton Sun (2003)
Instead he said, `Mr Pennington, our motto is `The Redcoats Are Coming `... We deliver.Seize the Reckless Wind
It is a phenomenon fitting for a society whose motto has become'whatever '.Spiked (2004)
It was the kind of portico that should have had a motto carved in it.INSTRUMENTS OF DARKNESS (2002)
She'd been wrong; forget forever: seize the moment was going to be her new motto.TICKLED PINK (2002)
The motto of anglers who fish matches in Ireland seems to be: Win or lose have a booze.Sun, News of the World (2001)
The motto of the Army Catering Corps is, Help wipe the smile off a soldier's face.THE ESSENTIAL SPIKE MILLIGAN (2002)
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