catchword
English
Catchword (Morning) from Robinson Crusoe, first edition, p. 134.
Etymology
catch + word.
Pronunciation
- (UK) IPA(key): /ˈkætʃwɜːd/
Noun
catchword (plural catchwords)
- (printing, historical) A word under the right-hand side of the last line on a book page that repeats the first word on the following page.
- A word or expression repeated until it becomes representative of a party, school, business, or point of view.
- Among theatrical performers, the last word of the preceding speaker, serving as a cue for the next speaker.
Synonyms
- (word under right-hand side): guide word
- (word repeated to become representative): watchword
Translations
word that repeats the first word on the following page
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