Meaning of the word hashtag in English

What does hashtag mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

hashtag

US /ˈhæʃ.tæɡ/

UK /ˈhæʃ.tæɡ/

a word or phrase preceded by a hash sign (#), used on social media websites and applications to identify messages on a specific topic

Example:

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She used the hashtag #travel to categorize her vacation photos.

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The event went viral with the hashtag #GlobalUnity.

Synonym:

tag keyword label

to mark (a word or phrase) with a hash sign (#) on a social media website or application, in order to categorize it or make it searchable

Example:

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Remember to hashtag your posts for better visibility.

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She decided to hashtag her entire photo album from the trip.

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