Wiktionary
n. 1 A small metal disk, attached to a dog's collar, containing identification information 2 (context by extension English) The identification tags worn around the neck by military personnel
WordNet
n. military identification tag worn on a chain around the neck
metal plate on a dog collar bearing its registration number
Wikipedia
A dog tag is the informal name for the identification tags worn by military personnel, so named as it bears resemblance to pet tags.
Dog tag may also refer to:
- Pet tag, a small flat tag worn on pets' collars or harnesses
Usage examples of "dog tag".
A brass key, a Boy Scout knife, a bar napkin with a name and phone number on it, a book of matches from Gwenny's Diner, a picture of a young girl, an Army dog tag for John Childs, and a plastic white knight from a cheap chess set.
Mr Snow did not disclose its contents to his fleet-footed messenger but inside was a thin, standard-issue chain necklace and dog tag bearing Steve's name and number, and a dozen threads of Dream Cap.
But I was telling you something else-Eunice, when we're up and around, remind me to dig into my jewelry case and show you my son's 'dog tag'-all that I have left of him.
But I was telling you something else-Eunice, when we're up and around, remind me to dig into my jewelry case and show you my son's 'dog tag' -- all that I have left of him.