tag
Translation
tag, label, the game of tag
Examples
The price tag is on the shirt.
The price tag is on the shirt.
Let's play a game of tag.
Let's play a game of tag.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) tag ((on sth.)) a label attached to something The price tag is on the shirt.
((a game of)) tag the children's chasing game Let's play a game of tag.
Similar Words
Synonyms: label, marker, ticket
Etymology
Origin uncertain, possibly from a Scandinavian source.
Memory Tips
Imagine a price TAG hanging from a bag. 'Tag' and 'bag' rhyme.