Definition

Noun: A small piece of paper, plastic, or other material, typically worn on the clothing, that displays the name of the person wearing it. It is used for identification, especially at events, conferences, workplaces, or social gatherings.

Usage

Name tags are used to identify individuals in group settings where people may not know each other. They are typically attached with a pin, clip, adhesive, or lanyard. - At an event: "Please wear your name tag at all times during the conference." - In an office: "All visitors must check in and receive a name tag at the front desk." - For a role: "The volunteer's name tag helped attendees know who to ask for help."

Examples

Advanced Usage

• Digital/Virtual Name Tag: In online meetings or virtual conferences, a participant's displayed username or a graphic overlay can function as a name tag.
  • Please ensure your virtual name tag in the webinar software shows your full name.
• Interactive Name Tag: Some modern name tags, like smart badges, can contain digital information or facilitate networking through technology.
  • His conference name tag had an NFC chip that exchanged contact details when tapped.

Variants and Related Words

• Badge: A broader term for an item worn to show identification, membership, or authority. A name tag is a specific type of badge.
  • Security personnel checked everyone's identification badge.
• ID Tag/Label: A more general tag for identification, which may include more than just a name (e.g., job title, company, barcode).
• Lapel Pin: A decorative or identifying pin worn on the lapel, which can sometimes function as a name tag.

Synonyms

• Identification badge
• Name badge
• ID tag

Related Phrases

• "Hello, my name is..." sticker: A specific, common type of adhesive name tag with this pre-printed phrase.
  • They provided the classic 'Hello, my name is...' name tags for the networking mixer.

Noun

1. a tag showing the name of the person who wears it