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Definition of tagline

tagline

/ˈtæɡ.laɪn/
tag · line

Plural:taglines
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tagline Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A short, memorable phrase or slogan used in advertising, marketing, or entertainment to identify a brand, product, or film.

Example

"The marketing agency spent weeks brainstorming a catchy tagline for the upcoming film poster."


2

A final line in a play, joke, or speech that serves to clarify a point, deliver a punchline, or create a dramatic effect.

Example

"The comedian paused for just a second before delivering the tagline that brought the house down."


3

A rope attached to a heavy load being lifted by a crane, used by workers on the ground to guide the load and prevent it from swinging or spinning.

Example

"The rigging crew held fast to the tagline to steady the steel beam as the crane lowered it into place."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in early 20th-century American theater jargon as a compound of "tag" (meaning a concluding phrase or moral at the end of a play or speech) and "line" (a spoken line of dialogue).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tagline. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tagline
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