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 $300 million price tag for the first location reflects the scale and ambition of the project, and SAFE's plans for a global network mean that members are buying into a lifestyle and a worldwide safety net, not just a single property. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 27 June 2025 Wall Street Journal An ever-challenging labor market for new graduates is leading many to question whether getting a degree is worth the high price tag. Brit Morse, Fortune, 27 June 2025 The Bottom Line These limited-time popsicles deliver all the nostalgic charm of a rocket pop with a slightly better ingredient list and a very friendly price tag. Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 25 June 2025 But after apparently failing to find a buyer, the price tag for the Bel-Air property was dropped to $9.5 million in November. Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 25 June 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 1 Jul. 2025.

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