price tag

noun

1

: a tag on merchandise showing the price at which it is offered for sale

2

: price, cost

Synonyms of price tag

• price
• cost
• fee

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Lugo Velez, who worked in IT and now runs an AI advisory business, said she and her husband weren't fazed by the robot's $1,000-plus price tag and quickly joined the waitlist. — Annie Palmer, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2026

At launch, MTPeak withheld the performance and price tag details, using the excuse that the final cost will depend on individual customization. — New Atlas, 7 Nov. 2026

Made from super soft, lightweight polyester, this budget-friendly scarf has the look and feel of a high-end silk piece (without the high-end price tag). — Kate Donovan, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2026

Critics have raised concerns over the ballooning price tag for taxpayers, along with transportation, parking and environmental challenges expected to be exacerbated by the project. — Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 7 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1880, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for price tag

• bundestag
• saddlebag
• ag
• bag
• brag
• dag
• drag
• flag
• gag
• hag
• hagg
• lag