Definition

1. Noun:
   • A metal identification tag attached to a dog's collar: A small, durable metal plate bearing registration information, typically including the dog's name and the owner's contact details, worn on a dog's collar for identification purposes.
   • A military identification tag: One of two small, rectangular metal tags, usually worn on a chain around the neck by military personnel, containing essential identifying information such as name, serial number, and blood type.

Usage Examples

• Noun (Pet Identification):

  • We got a new dog tag engraved with our phone number for our puppy.
  • The lost dog was returned home because its dog tag had our address.

• Noun (Military Identification):

  • Every soldier is issued a set of dog tags before deployment.
  • The museum displayed a pair of dog tags from World War II.

Advanced Usage

• "to be tagged": To be issued or to wear military identification tags.
  • As soon as he enlisted, he was tagged and sent to basic training.

Variants and Related Words

• Identification tag: A more general term for any tag used for identification.
• ID tag: A common abbreviation.
• Pet ID tag: Specifically refers to tags for pets.

Synonyms

• Identification badge (for the general concept of military/personal ID).
• Name tag (though this typically refers to a different style of identification).

Related Phrases

• "To dog-tag someone" (informal/military slang): To officially identify or process someone, often in a military context.
  • The new recruits were lined up to get dog-tagged and issued uniforms.

Noun

1. metal plate on a dog collar bearing its registration number
2. military identification tag worn on a chain around the neck