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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The marketing tweaks the Superman tagline for Supergirl. EW.com, 16 July 2025 Her pivot from pop culture to policy raises questions—about electability, credibility, and whether Georgia voters are ready for a candidate with both a license to drill and a Bravo tagline. Shelby Stewart, Essence, 9 July 2025 Kerala is among India’s most popular tourist destinations, and markets itself with the tagline ‘God’s own country’. Reuters, NBC news, 4 July 2025 Adding a clear tagline that summarizes your story or mission creates intentional and memorable profiles. Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 3 July 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 22 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

tag line

noun
: a final line (as in a joke)
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