pull tab

noun

: a metal tab (as on a can) pulled to open the container

Examples of pull tab in a Sentence

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The 12-inch-tall boot features a snip toe, 1.2-inch leather heel and pull tab. Greta Cross, USA Today, 29 July 2025 From monogram pull tabs to a graphic LV applique on the shoe’s sides, in a rainbow of colors and patterns that range from metallic and velvet-effect leathers to sequin embroidery (for an edgy black-tie look) and technical satin. Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2025 Use the reflective pull tab and elastic ankle collar to pull them on and off with ease. Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2025 The plush velour is machine washable and soft to the touch while the sensory pull tabs are entertaining distractions. Pamela Brill, Parents, 22 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for pull tab

Word History

First Known Use

1963, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pull tab was in 1963

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“Pull tab.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pull%20tab. Accessed 15 Aug. 2025.

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