Definition

A small badge or label that shows a person's name, often worn at events or meetings to help others identify them.

Example

At the conference, everyone wore a nametag with their name and job title.

Conversation

Did you remember to bring your nametag for the conference?

Oh no, I completely forgot it at home!

That’s a bummer! It’s important to have your nametag to network properly.

I know, right? I’ll have to find a way to make a new one quickly.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Nametag → It is formed from "name" (from Old English "nama", meaning a word by which a person or thing is known) and "tag" (from Old Norse "taggr", meaning a label or a piece of cloth). A nametag is a label that displays a person's name.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'name' that is 'tagged' onto a person — that's what a nametag is, a label showing who someone is.

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