English · Work & Business
price tag
/ˈpraɪs tæɡ/
[/ˈpraɪs tæɡ/]
label showing cost
Beginnernoun
Definition
A small label attached to an item showing how much it costs.
Example
The price tag says twenty pounds.
The price tag says twenty pounds.
Etymology
From 'price' plus 'tag' (a small hanging label).
How & Where It’s Used
Common shopping term, also figurative ('a high price tag').