Synonyms of tab

tab 1 of 2

noun

ˈtab 

1

as in bill

a record of goods sold or services performed together with the costs due

I don't have any cash on me, so can you put this on my tab?

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bill
• account
• statement
• document
• rate
• check
• receipt
• invoice
• price
• record
• fee
• cost
• charge
• ledger
• score
• expense
• toll
• reckoning
• tally

2

as in check

the amount owed at a bar or restaurant or the slip of paper stating the amount

asked the server to put our dinners on separate tabs so we could each pay for our own meal

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bill
• check
• fee
• record
• receipt
• account
• expense
• statement
• cost
• invoice
• score
• damage
• charge
• figure
• tally
• reckoning

tab

2 of 2

verb

as in to identify

Synonyms & Similar Words

• identify
• name
• designate
• title
• stamp
• style
• call
• earmark
• tag
• label
• caption
• ticket
• term
• entitle
• hallmark
• mark
• brand
• stigmatize

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of tab

Noun

For easy navigation, there’s a Library and Home tab. —PC Magazine, 9 Apr. 2025

The promotions tab has an MLB Live Boost Pack, which includes two boosts for the day. —Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025

Verb

The Associated Press tabbed Clayton first-team All-American, the first player to receive the honor for the Florida Gators. —Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2025

Those strong runs elevated the New Zealander’s stock, and he was tabbed to fill in the seat vacated by Sergio Perez. —Joseph Wolkin, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025