hangtag

noun

hang·​tag ˈhaŋ-ˌtag How to pronounce hangtag (audio)
: a tag attached to an article of merchandise giving information about its material and proper care

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The inspiration behind the limited-edition collection of 59 guitars was Isbell's own 1959 Les Paul Standard, whose paint had faded while sitting in a store window — with the exception of a small patch below the guitar's toggle switch that was covered by a hangtag, leaving a darker red spot. Melonee Hurt, The Tennessean, 12 June 2024 Every hangtag on the garment has a photograph of the artist and a QR code where the customer can learn about the artist. Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 20 Feb. 2025 The guitar retails for $21,999 and comes with a hangtag that dangles from the same toggle switch that created the red eye in the first place. Melonee Hurt, The Tennessean, 12 June 2024 Using rearview mirror hangtags in company delivery vehicles to raise awareness for a new technology launch that provides more efficient driving routes. Elizabeth Baskin, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for hangtag

Word History

First Known Use

1952, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of hangtag was in 1952

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“Hangtag.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hangtag. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

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hangtag

noun
hang·​tag -ˌtag How to pronounce hangtag (audio)
: a tag attached to an article of merchandise giving information about its material and care
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