price tag
Americannoun
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
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of price tag
An Americanism dating back to 1880–85
Example Sentences
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But you’re urged to also peek at the views beyond this pretty thing right in front of you, starting with the price tag.
From Salon ● Jul. 24, 2026
The classic churro was not unscathed, with 50 cents added to the price tag.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
While the overall price tag of healthcare in retirement may seem daunting, the costs will likely be spread out over decades, noted Ryan Viktorin, a vice president and financial consultant with Fidelity.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 21, 2026
But the lower price tag of local foie gras—the French kind can cost nearly twice as much—broadens its appeal.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
“You’re paying for this. The price tag, half a million.”
From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty
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