hashtag
noun
(on social media websites)
hashtags
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pluralof hashtag.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
At the end of the meeting, Smiley encouraged people to continue to push for the completion of the project and to post on social media with hashtags such as #KeepThePromiseCrenshaw, #ProcrastinationCrenshaw and #DestinationCrenshaw.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026
In the meantime, however, we’re going to see plenty more creative methods of getting around the need for hashtags.
From Slate ● Jun. 27, 2026
Indeed, the Muck Rack data estimate that less than 30,000 individuals have posted over 50,000 times with mentions and hashtags like #taxstrike.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 6, 2026
Online, young women and girls launched a wave of solidarity campaigns, using hashtags invoking Saabirin's name.
From BBC ● Dec. 28, 2025
I’m not sure why he feels the need to use hashtags and spell perfectly innocent words with a z, but he’s one of those teachers you don’t bother questioning.
From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller
