price tag

noun

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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While Corbin Burnes would be a dream come true, the best available option for the price tag is former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Jack Flaherty. Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024 To be clear, Martell’s cask programme is fully geared to offer a luxurious experience and the corresponding price tag. Mark Littler, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024 The price tag for these stadium-sized performances is, of course, in the many millions of dollars — and that’s with the featured artist performing for free. Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Dec. 2024 The price tag is significantly lower than the $199 per month charged by telehealth company Hims for compounded semaglutide, not to mention the more than $900 for a month's supply of Ozempic without insurance coverage. Maya Goldman, Axios, 10 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for price tag 

Word History

First Known Use

1880, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 16 Dec. 2024.

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