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 restaurant has a full liquor license, and will have pull tabs and e-tabs. Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 24 Mar. 2026 Tilt Beauty product boxes feature Easy-Open pull tabs, making unboxing friction-free with functional Braille guidance and low-vision-friendly fonts to help easily identify both the product and the shade. Tory Johnson, ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026 Golden West Lainey Wilson’s Western boot brand Golden West recently dropped its Night Bloom cowboy boot, a short style with embossed python leather on the foot and a pull tab, complementing a rich bourbon brown. Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 24 Feb. 2026 Stretchy side panels offer a more flexible fit, making these easier to slip on and off—a task made more simple by the handy pull tab on the back. Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2026 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 3 Apr. 2026.

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