hashtag

/ˈhæʃˌtæɡ/

Definitions

1. noun

A word or phrase preceded by the symbol #, used to identify a particular topic or theme on social media platforms.

“She tweeted about her favorite restaurant using the hashtag #foodie.”

2. verb

To mark (a word or phrase) with a hashtag, especially on social media.

“They hashtagged all the photos from the concert on Instagram.”

Synonyms

  • keyword
  • label
  • tag

Antonyms

  • off-topic
  • private