price tag

American  

noun

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

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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

The property in the Paradise Cove neighborhood previously changed hands in 2003 for just over $14.5 million It reportedly was quietly shopped around with a $295 million price tag when the megawatt couple purchased it.

From MarketWatch

A new crop of AI coaches promise the kind of personalization, expertise and encouragement that would come from a personal trainer, without the high price tag.

From The Wall Street Journal

City Comptroller Brad Lander rejected the contract, already under way, citing concerns about DocGo’s “integrity” and “responsibility” and HPD’s failure to justify the price tag.

From The Wall Street Journal

We overlook what’s humble, workmanlike or unfashionable, until suddenly it’s been rebranded and handed back to us with better lighting and a higher price tag.

From Salon

However, the deal is coming with a hefty price tag.

From Barron's

Related Words

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