dog tag

noun

: an identification tag (as for military personnel or pets)

Examples of dog tag in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The group sent a letter to members of Congress with yellow ribbon pins and dog tags to wear as a symbol of support for the more than 130 hostages who remain in captivity in Gaza. NBC News, 5 Mar. 2024 An accompanying exhibit includes a rare 3-cent U. S. postage stamp featuring the image of four female veterans along with historical documents, medals, uniforms, dog tags and the ruins of a military aircraft that crashed locally, and profiles of local people who served in the Civil War. Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Nov. 2023 Chris Kenning Omer Neutra’s absence hangs on a dog tag around his father’s neck, declaring in Hebrew that his heart is held captive in Gaza. USA TODAY, 29 Jan. 2024 Advertisement Israelis have been fixated on the plight of the hostages, posting their pictures on social media and wearing dog tag necklaces in their honor. Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 25 Jan. 2024 Guitar Pick: The center of the dog tag is a guitar pick in reference to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland. Jordan Mendoza, USA TODAY, 13 June 2023 The dog tag loop could be bigger and is placed in an odd spot next to the D-ring. Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 20 Oct. 2023 The place where the dog tag was found is where Jackson’s former home once stood, according to Lexington's WKYT News. Kyle Morris, Fox News, 1 Oct. 2023 The dog tag was later turned over to members of Jackson's family, who gathered in person to take a look at the one-of-a-kind relic. Kyle Morris, Fox News, 1 Oct. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of dog tag was in 1882

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“Dog tag.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dog%20tag. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

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