Also spelled trade-mark

US /ˈtɹeɪdmɑɹk/ UK /ˈtɹeɪdmɑːk/
verb noun adj Freq #16070

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun

    A name, symbol, or phrase legally registered to identify a company's product.

    The logo is a registered trademark of the company.

  2. 2
    noun

    A feature that someone or something is famous for.

    That sharp wit was his trademark.

  3. 3
    adj

    Typical of and closely associated with a particular person.

    She greeted us with her trademark smile.

  4. 4
    verb

    To register something as a trademark.

    The company trademarked the name of its new product.

Thesaurus

Synonyms
2 noun · a feature that someone or... hallmark
4 verb · to register something as a... brand
Word family
Forms trademarkedtrademarkingtrademarks
Related forms brandbranding

Etymology

From trade + mark.

Topics

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