B1nounsocietyeducation
US/ˈmɑː.toʊ/
UK/ˈmɒt.əʊ/
a short sentence or phrase that expresses a belief or rule someone tries to live by
In context
My grandfather's motto was 'work hard and stay humble'.
The school motto is written above the main entrance.
'Less is more' has become the company's design motto.
Words that go with motto
noun + noun
- school mottoOur school motto was 'Learning for life'.
- family mottoThe family motto is carved above the fireplace.
- company motto'Customers first' is printed under the company motto on every receipt.
adjective + noun
- personal mottoMy personal motto is to try everything once.
- national mottoThe national motto appears on every coin.