tag day

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A day on which contributions are solicited for a charity, with donors receiving a small tag or sticker in recognition. This is the primary meaning in American English, referring to a fundraising event where people give money and are given a tag to wear as a symbol of their donation.
Usage Examples
  • (A fundraising event where donors receive tags.)
  • (The small sticker or tag given to donors.)
Advanced Usage
  • "Tag day" can also refer to a specific date designated for flag-related celebrations, though this is less common and typically seen only in historical or patriotic contexts.
    • June 14th is celebrated as Flag Day in the United States, sometimes called tag day in older usage. (A day honoring the national flag.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Tag (n): a small piece of paper, cloth, or plastic attached to something for identification or information.
    • The price tag on the shirt was missing. (A label.)
  • Tag (v): to label or mark someone or something.
    • They tagged the donated items with stickers. (To attach a tag.)
Synonyms
  • Flag day: a day for fundraising, often used in British English (e.g., "Flag Day" for the Royal British Legion).
  • Charity drive: a campaign to collect donations for a charitable cause.
Related Idioms
  • Tag along: to accompany someone, often without invitation.
    • Her little brother wanted to tag along to the event. (To follow or join.)
  • Tag out: to replace or relieve someone, especially in a game or work.
    • The worker tagged out his colleague at the end of the shift. (To substitute.)

Note: The dictionary reference provided (from English-Vietnamese) defines "tag day" as "Flag Day" (June 14) in American English. However, the more common and contemporary meaning is the fundraising event described above. The flag-related usage is largely archaic or limited to specific patriotic contexts.