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
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Establishing key elements like tone, tagline, colors, fonts and visuals early on sets a strong foundation for marketing efforts. Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025 This week on The Real Housewives of Atlanta, the ladies are back—and so are their taglines. Shelby Stewart, Essence, 31 Mar. 2025 Rebranding is more than refreshing a company’s logo or tagline. Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025 That tagline really was a cultural hot button at a time when the second wave of feminism was sweeping the country. Valerie Monroe, Allure, 25 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for tagline

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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“Tagline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tagline. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

tag line

noun
: a final line (as in a joke)
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