price tag

noun

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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But while price tags climb and well-off consumers shell out, auto loan delinquency rates among people with low credit ratings are sitting near all-time highs. Alex Harring, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025 It’s made from a premium blend of viscose, polyester, and polyamide that feels as soft and cuddly as expensive cashmere—but without the high price tag. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 14 Oct. 2025 Trump's order launches Army nuclear program with 'hundreds of millions' price tag. FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2025 Depending on the price tag, this is a win-now move the Chiefs should consider. Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025 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 16 Oct. 2025.

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