price tag

noun

1. a label or tag that shows the price of the item to which it is attached.

price tag

noun

1. a ticket or label on an article for sale showing its price
2. the cost, esp of something not usually priced

   the price tag on a top footballer

Word History and Origins

Origin of price tag¹

An Americanism dating back to 1880–85

Example Sentences

While the money will finance a slate of projects, most immediately it will be used to pay for new platforms at 20 stations with a price tag of $431 million.

From Washington Post

Sometimes a smaller price tag means a smaller, thinner blanket.

From Popular-Science

The price tag to participate is a hefty one at $2,000, which participants can pay at once, or in three- to six-month installments.

From Digiday

They may not always match the audio and screen resolution of their top-tier counterparts, but an entry-level price tag that is just under $200 gives Lenovo one of the best value-for-money rankings in the field.

From Popular-Science

This brand’s mattresses feel higher-end, but they come with a surprisingly affordable price tag.

From Popular-Science

But ultimately the responsibility—or at least the price tag—lies with citizens.

From The Daily Beast

Ultimately, the changing threat and enormous price tag doomed the program and only three ships will be built at exorbitant cost.

From The Daily Beast

But for Reynolds and Robbins, obeying their consciences came with a price tag.

From The Daily Beast

In 31 states, childcare has a higher price tag than a college education.

From The Daily Beast

The pd.id can detect roofies in juice, water and cocktails--but will the $75 price tag deter young women?

From The Daily Beast

He will be patient to wait for the day when everything will get its own price tag and real worth will come into its own.

From Project Gutenberg

The price-tag, which Gardiner had deftly slipped off the coat before showing it, was marked $18.

From Project Gutenberg

On her lap was a little boy in a white suit that still had the price tag on one trouser leg, Joan noticed.

From Project Gutenberg

There is often no difference perceptible to the ordinary eye between cheap and high-priced clothing once the price tag is off.

From Project Gutenberg

All right, Peter Champneys, you shall have your chance to do it,—with a price-tag attached.

From Project Gutenberg

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