tag day

noun

1. a day on which contributions to a fund are solicited, each contributor receiving a tag.

Word History and Origins

Origin of tag day¹

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

All should wear an identifying tag day and night that alerts others to their condition.

From New York Times

Running backs are not the only guys getting big deals on franshise tag day, either.

From Washington Post

"Tag day" is one manifestation of that.

From Project Gutenberg

Our modern "tag day" was a revival of this custom, though in the mediaeval towns, where everybody knew everybody else, there were less social dangers in the custom.

From Project Gutenberg

"Say, what is this—Tag Day?" demanded Tubby, as the chief, having solemnly taken all Rob's small change, drew up in front of the stout youth and extended his dirty palm.

From Project Gutenberg