Definitions for mottoes

mottoes mot·to

Spelling: [mot-oh]
IPA: /ˈmɒt oʊ/

Mottoes is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 7 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 8 points.

You can make 122 anagrams from letters in mottoes (emoostt).

Definitions for mottoes

noun

  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.

Origin of mottoes

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

Examples for mottoes

Appropriately enough, the Basin family crest bears the motto “boldness and inspiration.”

But the debellare superbos should be my motto, were I to have a new one.

"De Lawd will provide" was her motto, and He never failed her.

You'd better bring out that motto and hang it up where they can see it.

School leaders of an institution that boasts the motto, “Safe, Responsible & Respectful” were none of the above.

The motto of the United States is E Pluribus Unum Latin for “Out of Many, one.”

Nil admirari is the motto of the Man of Taste in Building, where he is naturally at home.

Health and safety über alles: the prayer of a people shot through with fear, and the motto of our times.

Location: Lincolnton, N.C. Town motto: "History, Arts, Culture...They All Find a Home in Lincolnton!"

Mother's motto is that one more or less never makes any difference.

Word Value for mottoes
Scrable

7

Words with friends

8

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