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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Similarly, the MacBook Neo—introduced in March as Apple’s budget option—saw its price tag increase from $599 to $699 this past week. Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 28 June 2026 Demos has since purchased a temporary window unit, but says her first floor isn't feeling much cool air at all and is now stuck facing a big price tag for a new air conditioner. Heath Kalb, CBS News, 26 June 2026 Right now, Amazon has it on sale for 33% off, sending the price tag below $100 and shaving $50 off. K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 26 June 2026 For the broader industry, these models contribute to a more inclusive bridal ecosystem where couture aesthetics are no longer limited to elite price tags. Tanya Akim, Forbes.com, 26 June 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 2 Jul. 2026.

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