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tag

tag

180 1.0
A small piece of paper or plastic attached to something to show information
  • noun
  • /tæɡ/
translation icon : etiqueta
  • We put our Apple Air Tags in there so we can track it.
  • price tag
  • name tag
  • identification tag

I'm going to get air tags so I can track all my stuff.

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Examples

Synonyms

label
vstag
252 1.0

A piece of paper or cloth attached to an object that gives information about it

also identifies objects as well as giving information
ticket
vstag
59 1.0

A small label attached to an object that shows price, size, or owner

is used more broadly for identity or general information
hangtag
vstag
3.7

A small label attached to a product that shows price, brand, or care instructions

is a small attached item that gives identity or information

Compounds

75 1.0

A small label on an item that shows how much it costs

41 1.6

A small badge that shows a person's name to identify them

14 3.9

A small metal tag on a chain worn by soldiers showing name and number

3 2.8

A small metal plate on a dog's collar showing the owner's name and phone number

phone tag
  • Informal
3 5.1

People keep calling each other but always miss the calls

tag line
  • Informal
1 4.2

The final funny line in a joke that makes people laugh

3.2

A small tag on an animal's ear used to identify and track it

To attach a small tag to an animal's ear to identify and track it

tag and rag
  • Jargon
9.8

A method of marking people and keeping records to check safety and how well work is done

7.3

A small piece left at the very end of cloth or ribbon

telephone tag
  • Informal
4.2

A situation when people keep missing each other's phone calls and leave messages

slag tag
  • Baby Talk
9.5

A children's game like tag where one child chases others

How Informative

information
1.0
name tag
41 1.6
tag
180 1.0
price tag
75 1.0
untagged
1 4.2

Surface Forms

tag singular
tags plural

Etymology

Tag comes from an old word for a small hanging piece of cloth or a little bit that hangs from something, so a tag was something you attach to an object. That's why a tag is a small piece of paper, cloth, or plastic you attach to give information.