tagline

noun

tag·​line ˈtag-ˌlīn How to pronounce tagline (audio)
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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The tagline in the ad – Legendary Stories Start with a Lite – has a double meaning. Charles Taylor, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025 The sea of ardent fans answered his call to repeat his tagline, too. Rolling Stone, 21 Mar. 2025 The peaches of The Real Housewives of Atlanta are back, and their taglines are juicier than ever. Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2025 The rebrand also comes with a new tagline: Moviegoing Is Our Mission. Brian Welk, IndieWire, 18 Mar. 2025 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 24 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

tag line

noun
: a final line (as in a joke)
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