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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The website links back to a Florida Boating Temporary Certificate—valid for up to 90 days with a $9.99 price tag. David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2025 That’s a harder sell and often comes with a lower price tag or painful earn-out conditions. Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025 The diamonds are most likely set in platinum, pushing the price tag even higher still. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 Aug. 2025 What to be aware of: Users who need something simpler can find a better price tag on less advanced models. Christopher Murray May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 13 Aug. 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 22 Aug. 2025.

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