hashtag
/ˈhæʃtæɡ/ (bre, ipa) · [hˈæʃtˌæɡ] /ˈhæʃtæɡ/ (ame, ipa) · [hˈæʃtˌæɡ] /ˈhash-ˌtag How to pronounce hashtag (audio)/ (ame, mw)
hashtag — noun
- hashtagsingular
- hashtagsplural
1. the # sign found on phone keypads and computer keyboards
the # sign found on phone keypads and computer keyboards
Kevin stared at the phone and asked which button was the hashtag.
phone keypad: identify the hashtag button
The cafe password ends with a hashtag before the final number.
Amani typed the hashtag by mistake and restarted the number.
The old keyboard had a faded hashtag in the top row.
- hash mark
common name for the symbol itself, especially outside phone menus
- pound sign
common North American name, especially for telephone keypads
- number sign
more technical label used in writing and typography
用法筆記
Usually names the # key on a phone or keyboard. Distinguish from sense 2, which refers to a searchable label added to a social-media post.
常見錯誤
2. a word or short expression beginning with # that people add to social-media post
a word or short expression beginning with # that people add to social-media posts so others can find messages about the same topic
Reuben added the hashtag #NightMarket to help visitors find his post.
add a hashtag to group posts by topic
During the storm, one local hashtag spread safety updates across the city.
Megan clicked a cooking hashtag and found hundreds of cheap dinner ideas.
The school's media club chose one hashtag for every graduation photo.
Aoi warned the team that a joke hashtag could offend angry customers.
用法筆記
Placed directly before a word or phrase with no spaces, and mainly used to group posts under a searchable topic. Distinguish from sense 1, which simply names the # symbol as a keyboard key.