price tag

noun

Synonyms of price tagnext
1
: a tag on merchandise showing the price at which it is offered for sale
2
: price, cost

Examples of price tag in a Sentence

The price tag is missing so I don't know how much this sweater costs. a weeklong cruise on the luxury liner sounded great, but the price tag was enough to make me choke
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Yes; the rooms, service, and amenities justify the high price tag. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026 But even with health insurance, the price tag isn’t cheap. ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026 The renovation price tag was nearly $8 million, and most came from donations, Maher said. Dylan Lovan, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026 Her procedures carry multimillion-dollar price tags, her mother said, but having her bills seamlessly covered allows the family to focus on Ollie's treatment. Andrew Jones, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for price tag

Word History

First Known Use

1880, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of price tag was in 1880

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“Price tag.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/price%20tag. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.

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