Definition

A label that is attached to a product, providing details about its material, care instructions, and other important information.

Example

The hangtag on the shirt explained how to wash and care for it.

Conversation

Have you seen the new shirt I got?

Yeah, it looks great! Does it have a hangtag?

Yeah, it tells you how to wash it properly.

That's useful! I always forget those details.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Hangtag → The word is formed from "hang" (from Old English "hangian", meaning to suspend or attach) and "tag" (from Old Norse "taggr", meaning a label or a piece of cloth). A hangtag is a label that is suspended or attached to an item, often providing information about it.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'suspended' ('hang') and has a 'label' ('tag') attached to it — that's what a hangtag is.

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