price tag
Americannoun
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price tags
plural
noun
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a ticket or label on an article for sale showing its price
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the cost, esp of something not usually priced
the price tag on a top footballer
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Etymology
Origin of price tag
An Americanism dating back to 1880–85
Example Sentences
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Selling a condominium unit has become a challenge for many, as buyers get spooked at the prospect of bearing ever-rising HOA fees — even if the home comes with a lower price tag.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
According to the charity Scope, the extra cost of being disabled – known as the disability price tag – has reached more than £1,100 a month.
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026
“What is the cost that you would associate with enjoying your life and being present to it? I don’t even know what that price tag would be,” Jaffe said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026
Assuming there are roughly 240 million adult U.S. citizens, the price tag would be $1.2 trillion.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 10, 2026
The price tag for Valley Forge was even steeper than that for Riverdale.
From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore
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