dog tag

noun

: an identification tag (as for military personnel or pets)

Examples of dog tag in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Omer Neutra’s absence hangs on a dog tag around his father’s neck, declaring in Hebrew that his heart is held captive in Gaza. —

Chris Kenning, USA TODAY, 29 Jan. 2024 Cadet Audrina Carter, with the Civil Air Patrol U.S. Air Force Auxiliary of Concord, placed dog tags with the names of soldiers who have died during military service before placing them on the Fallen Soldier Battlefield Cross. —

Jane Tyska, The Mercury News, 27 May 2024 Every year, the Gladiators girls lacrosse team hands out dog tags with the mantra for the season. —

Jacob Steinberg, Baltimore Sun, 14 May 2024 Rubenstein purchased dog tag necklaces remembering the hostages for congregants to purchase, with proceeds going to the Hostage and Missing Families Forum. —

Niraj Warikoo, Detroit Free Press, 22 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for dog tag

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