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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Sports industry analyst Joe Pompliano predicted that as soon as the Lakers deal closes, the new owners will allocate 90% or more of the price tag to intangible assets. Jason Ma, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2026 Bringing home your very own furbaby is a dream come true, but what might not be included in that dream is the price tag. Maddie Rhodes, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026 City have looked for replacements in the market and had considered Pedro Neto from Chelsea, but were put off by the price tag. Sam Lee, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026 The checks come with a price tag of $325 million over one calendar year, or two budget cycles, according to a Council fiscal impact statement. Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 19 Aug. 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 21 Aug. 2026.

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