noun
Uncommon
hashtag
HASH-tag
Hashtag (noun) means a word or phrase preceded by a # sign, used to tag and group posts on social media. Example: “The campaign's hashtag went viral within hours.”
noun
1
A word or phrase preceded by a # sign, used to tag and group posts on social media.
"The campaign's hashtag went viral within hours."
"Use the same hashtag so everyone can find photos from the festival."
"The charity asked supporters to share stories under a special hashtag."
verb
1
To label a post with a hashtag.
"She hashtagged the photo with the event's name."
"Remember to hashtag your holiday pictures so friends can see them."
"He hashtagged every post about his new puppy."
How to use hashtag
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA clickable # label used to group social media posts around a topic.
Common pairings
trending hashtag
use a hashtag
hashtag campaign
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Word forms
- Plural
- hashtags
- Third person singular
- hashtags
- Past tense
- hashtagged
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Etymology
Coined from "hash" (the # symbol) plus "tag"; the format was popularized on Twitter from around 2007 as a way to group related posts.
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
What does “hashtag” mean?
The word “hashtag” means a word or phrase preceded by a # sign, used to tag and group posts on social media. In plain terms, a clickable # label used to group social media posts around a topic.
How do you pronounce “hashtag”?
“Hashtag” is pronounced HASH-tag (/ˈhæʃˌtæɡ/ in IPA).
How do you use “hashtag” in a sentence?
Here is “hashtag” used in a sentence: “The campaign's hashtag went viral within hours.”
What part of speech is “hashtag”?
Depending on how it is used, “hashtag” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “hashtag” come from?
The word “hashtag” dates back to around 2007. Coined from "hash" (the # symbol) plus "tag"; the format was popularized on Twitter from around 2007 as a way to group related posts.
Is “hashtag” a common word?
“Hashtag” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “hashtag” have?
“Hashtag” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a word or phrase preceded by a # sign, used to tag and group posts on social media.
What is the difference between a hashtag and the # symbol?
The # symbol itself is simply called a hash or pound sign, while a hashtag is a word or phrase preceded by that symbol, used to tag and group posts on social media. In other words, the hashtag is the labeled phrase, not just the symbol.
What does it mean to hashtag a post?
To hashtag a post means to label it with a hashtag, using the # symbol followed by a word or phrase so the post can be grouped with related content. This verb use is common on social media platforms.
Why do people use hashtags on social media?
Hashtags are used to tag and group posts on social media so that content on the same topic can be found and browsed together. A single hashtag can bring together posts from many different users discussing the same subject.
