tag
TAG
Tag (noun) means a small label attached to an item, showing information such as its price, size, or owner. Example: “She checked the price tag before buying the jacket.”
noun
1
A small label attached to an item, showing information such as its price, size, or owner.
"She checked the price tag before buying the jacket."
"The luggage tag had his name and address on it."
"The tag on the sweater said it should be washed by hand."
2
A keyword or short phrase attached to online content to help classify or find it.
"He added several tags to the blog post so it would show up in searches."
"Use the right tag so people can find your recipe easily."
"Each photo on the site has a tag for the place where it was taken."
3
A children's chasing game in which one player, who is "it," tries to touch another player to pass on that role.
"The kids played tag in the park until it got dark."
"At break time, Maya was it in tag and chased everyone round the playground."
"Our little brother loves tag, though he is always caught first."
verb
1
To attach a label to something, or to mark online content with a classifying keyword or a person's name.
"Could you tag me in that photo from the party?"
"They tagged the shipment so it could be tracked."
"Please tag each box with the room it belongs in before the movers arrive."
How to use tag
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA label or short note attached to something — physically (like a price tag) or digitally (like a hashtag or a social media mention) — or the children's chasing game.
Common pairings
price tag
tag someone in a photo
a game of tag
hashtag
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Word forms
- Plural
- tags, tagin, tagim
- Third person singular
- tags
- Past tense
- tagged
- Comparative
- more TAG
- Superlative
- most TAG
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She checked the price _____ before buying the jacket.
Etymology
From Middle English tagge, "a small hanging piece attached to a garment," likely of North Germanic origin, related to Swedish tagg, "thorn" or "prickle."
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What does “tag” mean?
The word “tag” means a small label attached to an item, showing information such as its price, size, or owner. In plain terms, a label or short note attached to something — physically (like a price tag) or digitally (like a hashtag or a social media mention) — or the children's chasing game.
How do you pronounce “tag”?
“Tag” is pronounced TAG (/ˈtæɡ/ in IPA).
How do you use “tag” in a sentence?
Here is “tag” used in a sentence: “She checked the price tag before buying the jacket.”
What is another word for “tag”?
Words with a similar meaning to “tag” include dobby, it, hit, tig, tiggy and tuggy.
What is the opposite of “tag”?
The opposite of “tag” — its antonyms — is LAG.
What part of speech is “tag”?
Depending on how it is used, “tag” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “tag” come from?
The word “tag” comes from Middle English. From Middle English tagge, "a small hanging piece attached to a garment," likely of North Germanic origin, related to Swedish tagg, "thorn" or "prickle.".
Is “tag” a common word?
“Tag” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
What is the difference between a tag and a label?
The two overlap, but a tag is usually a small, separate piece that hangs or attaches to an item, like a price tag tied on with string. A label is often flatter and stuck or sewn directly onto the surface, such as a clothing care label. Every tag is a kind of label, but not every label is a tag.
What are the types of tags?
Everyday tags include price tags showing cost, size tags on clothing, name tags identifying a person, and luggage tags carrying address details. There are also security tags in shops and electronic RFID tags that can be scanned. Whatever the form, each carries a small piece of information about the item it's attached to.
What is an example of a tag?
The price tag on a new shirt is the classic example — a small card or sticker showing what the item costs, often with its size and barcode. A name badge at a conference, a luggage tag on a suitcase, and a dog's identity tag on its collar are all everyday tags too.
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