tagalong

[ tag-uh-lawng, -long ]

noun

1. a person or thing that follows the lead or initiative of another.

Word History and Origins

Origin of tagalong¹

First recorded in 1930–35; noun use of verb phrase tag along

Example Sentences

The confirmed planet with the suspected tagalong takes 119 years to complete a lap.

From Seattle Times

“I liked to see that all our lines were engaged. We didn’t really have any tagalongs, if you will.”

From Washington Times

Cameras on Dart and a mini tagalong satellite will capture the collision up close.

From Seattle Times

Belly is the only girl in the bunch and has always been treated as the tagalong little sister.

From Seattle Times

“I just think that door looks better that way,” he told this tagalong reporter who pointed out the police car on the corner.

From New York Times