dog tag

noun

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

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The bullet to his spine was partially deflected by his dog tag, which Park believes is the reason he wasn’t paralyzed. Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2025 Then there’s a box of objects that viewers can pick up themselves, like his dog tags, a thermos, a rations box, and a photo of Taylor holding his camera. Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 5 June 2025 In 2010, a local metal detectorist discovered Gray’s dog tag. Reem Amro, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2025 Instead, they were ticketed and required to buy a dangerous dog tag, post a sign on their property, keep the dog confined and walk him on a muzzle and short, chain leash. USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for dog tag

Word History

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

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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 3 Jul. 2025.

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