tagline

noun

tag·​line ˈtag-ˌlīn 

1

: a reiterated phrase identified with an individual, group, or product : slogan

2

: a final line (as in a play or joke)

especially : one that serves to clarify a point or create a dramatic effect

Synonyms of tagline

• slogan
• banner

Examples of tagline in a Sentence

the tagline from the drug company's ad campaign backfired and quickly became fodder for late-night comedians

Recent Examples on the Web

Today’s funny billboard tagline can become tomorrow’s radio jingle or TV ad. —Adam M. Rosen, thehustle.co, 12 Dec. 2025

And during Bayou Classic, that mission felt less like a tagline and more like an ethos carried into every touchpoint. —Shelby Stewart, Essence, 2 Dec. 2025

For the color story, One Block Down took a literal approach, covering each pair in distinct shades that tie back to the tagline. —Riley Jones, Footwear News, 12 Nov. 2025

The lineup features plenty of nostalgic nods to dating through the decades, haunt-worthy game show taglines and quite a few varieties of fake facial hair. —Lex Goldstein, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for tagline

• affine
• airline
• align
• aline
• assign
• baseline
• beamline
• benign
• bloodline
• bovine
• byline
• canine

Kids Definition

tag line

noun

: a final line (as in a joke)