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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Those price tags, which can run into the tens of thousands monthly, are out of reach of most Americans, frankly. Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2025 White will now have just one year remaining on his deal, meaning he could be had for cheaper than his price tag would look before the deadline. Morten Stig Jensen, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025 For a heavy-duty nonstick ceramic set like the Caraway, the price tag goes up significantly, but the longevity does as well. Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2025 The final price tag depends on the model, RV class, amenities and whether the vehicle is used or new. Andrea Agostini Ferrer, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2025 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 3 Mar. 2025.

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