tagline

noun

tag·​line ˈtag-ˌlīn How to pronounce tagline (audio)
Synonyms of taglinenext
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

Examples of tagline in a Sentence

the tagline from the drug company's ad campaign backfired and quickly became fodder for late-night comedians
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That’s the tagline of the Fallout games, and has been spoken by Perlman — the series’ narrator — in every major game installment since the series was born in the late ‘90s. Jack King, Vulture, 21 Jan. 2026 Freelancers can handle seed stage business needs such as the establishment of a rudimentary brand with a logo, tagline and color palette, followed by the creation of a basic website. Eric Youngstrom, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026 The latter would be a suitable tagline if there ever were to be a documentary made about this season. Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026 The current brand tagline for all Lexus vehicles, including its 2026 SUV lineup, is Experience Amazing. Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 11 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tagline

Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of tagline was in 1926

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“Tagline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tagline. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.

Kids Definition

tag line

noun
: a final line (as in a joke)
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