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Definitions for Motto

[1] a maxim adopted as an expression of the guiding principle of a person, organization, city, etc.
[2] a sentence, phrase, or word expressing the spirit or purpose of a person, organization, city, etc., and often inscribed on a badge, banner, etc.
[3] a short saying expressing the guiding maxim or ideal of a family, organization, etc, esp when part of a coat of arms
[4] a short explanatory phrase inscribed on or attached to something
[5] a verse or maxim contained in a paper cracker
[6] a quotation prefacing a book or chapter of a book
[7] a recurring musical phrase

Words related to Motto

adage, aphorism, maxim, byword, word, catchphrase, sentiment, apothegm, cry, rule, precept, epigram, watchword, formula, proverb, shibboleth, saw

Words nearby Motto

motte, mottelson, mottle, mottled, mottled enamel, motto, mottramite, motty, motu, motu proprio, motzer

Origin of Motto

1580–90; < Italian < Late Latin muttum sound, utterance. See mot

Word origin for Motto

C16: via Italian from Latin muttum utterance

Synonyms for Motto

adage, aphorism, maxim, rallying cry, apothegm, byword, catchphrase, cry, epigram, formula, precept, proverb, rule, saw, sentiment, shibboleth, watchword, word, battle cry, war cry