dog tag
Americannoun
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a small disk or strip attached to a dog's harness or collar stating owner, home, etc.
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Informal.
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any tag for a suitcase, camera, or other personal possession with the owner's name or address.
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a tag or card with a person's name or affiliation, worn at conventions, large meetings, etc.
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noun
Etymology
Origin of dog tag
First recorded in 1915–20
Example Sentences
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Another was a metal identification bracelet, similar to a dog tag.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
He reminds himself of a country’s tears wherever he goes, with the silver dog tag he wears around his neck.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 17, 2024
In the intensive care unit, we meet Oleksii, his military dog tag still around his neck.
From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2023
Levine, whose first name was misspelled on the dog tag with an extra ‘s,’ died in 1973.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 5, 2023
A little bone-shaped dog tag with Wishbone engraved on it.
From "Wish" by Barbara O'Connor
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