hangtag

or hang-tag

[ hang-tag ]

noun

1. a tag attached to a garment or other piece of merchandise that includes information about the manufacturer or designer, the fabric or material used, the model number, care instructions, and sometimes the price.

Word History and Origins

Origin of hangtag¹

First recorded in 1950–55; hang + tag ¹

Example Sentences

According to the team’s website, the shoe will feature PT40 inscriptions, a Pat Tillman Foundation sock liner and a commemorative hangtag.

From Fox News

In the gallery, Mr. McGurr presented the hangtag to his CdG jacket, which features his swooping, propulsive signature, still attached to the zipper.

From New York Times

The company also clarified that the products inspired by Robertson and Kameyama’s designs were shipped “with a ‘Project Runway’ label and a ‘Winner’s Collection’ hangtag.

From New York Times

The hangtag for the men’s line is also whimsical.

From Los Angeles Times

Only 3-tier haunted townhouse candle holders with SKU number 513180 and UPC code 886946019340 printed on a hangtag are included in the recall.

From Seattle Times