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price tag

American  

noun

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

price tag British  

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
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Etymology

Origin of price tag

An Americanism dating back to 1880–85

Example Sentences

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What can you tell about a video game from its price tag?

From BBC

The premium-tier card, while carrying a nearly $700 price tag, offers higher earnings rates on United purchases and access to the airline’s airport lounges.

From MarketWatch

Palisades residents say they are frustrated at the price tag and feel that the effort has been chaotic and lacked urgency.

From Los Angeles Times

The new proposed settlement would bring Bayer’s total price tag to resolve the Roundup litigation to roughly $22 billion.

From The Wall Street Journal

With a price tag near $2,000, only those with family members abroad sending remittances can afford them.

From Salon

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