Definition of LOGOGRAM

logogram

Plural: logograms

Noun

  • A symbol, such as a character in shorthand, representing an entire word.
  • a single written symbol that represents an entire word or phrase without indicating its pronunciation
    • "7 is a logogram that is pronounced `seven' in English and `nanatsu' in Japanese"
  • A character or symbol (usually nonalphanumeric) that represents a word or phrase.
  • A kind of word puzzle: a logogriph.

Examples

  • Creating a LOGOGRAM on the board would instantly win, but Scrabble rules are more complex.

Origin / Etymology

From logo- + -gram.

Synonyms

logograph

Scrabble Score: 12

logogram: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
logogram: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
logogram: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

logogram: valid Words With Friends Word