price tag

noun

Synonyms of price tagnext
1
: a tag on merchandise showing the price at which it is offered for sale
2
: price, cost

Examples of price tag in a Sentence

The price tag is missing so I don't know how much this sweater costs. a weeklong cruise on the luxury liner sounded great, but the price tag was enough to make me choke
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But experts say that convenience often comes with a shorter shelf life—and a way higher price tag. Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 29 June 2026 Here’s a cheerful fringed umbrella that looks a lot more expensive than its $72 price tag. Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 30 June 2026 But designing one with a genuinely quiet background, without a high price tag, is a bigger ask. Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 The retailer uses high-quality fabrics for their clothing, making each item feel far more luxurious than the price tags suggest. Bria McNeal, Travel + Leisure, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for price tag

Word History

First Known Use

1880, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of price tag was in 1880

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“Price tag.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/price%20tag. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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