tag

[tag]

tag Definition

• 1. a small piece of paper, cloth, or metal with information on it, tied or stuck onto something to identify or label it
• 2. a game in which one child chases the others and tries to touch one of them, who then becomes the one who does the chasing
• 3. to mark or label (something) with a tag

Using tag: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "tag" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The price tag on the shirt was too high.

• Example

  She put a tag on each present before wrapping them.

• Example

  Let's play a game of tag!

• Example

  The graffiti artist tagged the wall with his signature symbol.

• Example

  The police officer tagged the suspect with a GPS tracker.

tag Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for tag

• label
• marker
• sticker
• tab
• identifier

Antonyms for tag

• unidentified
• anonymous

Phrases with tag

• dog tag

  a military identification tag worn on a chain around the neck

  Example

  The soldier's dog tags were found among the wreckage of the plane crash.

• name tag

  a badge or sticker worn on clothing that displays the wearer's name

  Example

  Be sure to wear your name tag at the conference so people know who you are.

• hashtag

  a word or phrase preceded by the symbol #, used on social media websites and applications to identify messages on a specific topic

  Example

  The hashtag #TBT is often used on Thursdays to share old photos.

Origins of tag

from Middle English 'tagge', meaning 'a point or flap of a garment'

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Summary: tag in Brief

The term 'tag' [tag] refers to a small piece of paper, cloth, or metal used to identify or label something. It can also refer to a children's game where one person chases the others. The verb form means to mark or label something. Examples include 'The price tag on the shirt was too high,' and 'Let's play a game of tag!' Other phrases include 'dog tag,' 'name tag,' and 'hashtag.'