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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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
Written by Gaga and BloodPop, the song’s music video featured the pop star in classic “Top Gun” apparel: a white tank top, a dog tag necklace and aviator sunglasses.
From New York Times • Mar. 12, 2023
Bobby, dog tag entwined, managed to compile an even score, with two wins, two losses, and six draws, fretting afterward that “I didn’t do too well.”
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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