tagline

noun

tag·​line ˈtag-ˌlīn How to pronounce tagline (audio)
1
: a reiterated phrase identified with an individual, group, or product : slogan
2
: a final line (as in a play or joke)
especially : one that serves to clarify a point or create a dramatic effect

Examples of tagline in a Sentence

the tagline from the drug company's ad campaign backfired and quickly became fodder for late-night comedians
Recent Examples on the Web Shields also shared that the tagline had a different meaning for her. Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 5 Aug. 2024 Global Predictions paid a $175,000 fine and changed its tagline as a result. Hugh Son, CNBC, 31 July 2024 The taglines for The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 18 have been revealed during the second episode of the Bravo reality series. Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 16 July 2024 That’s a great tagline for a summer blockbuster, for sure, but real life isn’t Hollywood. Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 15 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for tagline 

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Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of tagline was in 1926

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Cite this Entry

“Tagline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tagline. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.

Kids Definition

tag line

noun
: a final line (as in a joke)
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