ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Tagline

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Tagline is a noun meaning The punch line of a joke.

Meaning

The punch line of a joke.

More Meanings

  1. (marketing) An advertising slogan.
  2. (computing) A pithy quotation habitually appended to a signature in email, newsgroups, etc.
  3. A line attached to a draft of cargo or a container to provide control and minimize pendulation of cargo during lifting operations.
  4. A light rope attached to an object being hoisted by a crane, used to guide it while lifting or lowering.
  5. (journalism, dated) Synonym of subheadline.
  6. (transitive) To supply with an advertising slogan; to market as.

Example Sentences

Microsoft, Pfizer and JP Morgan Chase have set up offices in the country, a streamlined visa program has incentivized thousands of digital nomads to relocate to Athens, and a relentless tourism push — “You will want to stay forever!” runs the tagline — has lured a record number of Americans to the Aegean this summer.

Word Forms

Synonyms for tagline

Depending on context, synonyms include strapline, subheadline.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include catchy, catchphrase, maxim, watchword, slogan, credo.

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