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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Each tote included a hangtag with an artist biography and photo. Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 24 Apr. 2026 Residents living in certain multifamily developments can park overnight with a hangtag as part of the city’s overnight parking program. Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 23 Apr. 2026 Item numbers, purchase orders, and hangtags all need updates. Raj Dhiman, Sourcing Journal, 23 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hangtag

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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 1 May. 2026.

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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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