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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Our reporting shows that the smart-ring maker, which aimed to raise up to $2.2 billion at a roughly $15.6 billion valuation, pulled back after prospective investors balked at the price tag amid broader economic concerns.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
Supernaw, whose council district encompasses the $65-million project, had reservations about the price tag before ultimately supporting it.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026
Even if a condo comes with a lower price tag, selling one has become more difficult as buyers get spooked at the prospect of bearing ever-rising costs.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 18, 2026
A recent surge in crude indicates that the price tag will only grow in the weeks ahead.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
In the long run, however, these cheap calories come with a high price tag: obesity, Type II diabetes, heart disease.
From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan
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