Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hashtag
Noun
/ˈhæʃtæɡ/
Definition
A hashtag is a word or phrase preceded by the pound sign (#) that is used on social media to identify and categorize content.
Examples
- Many social media users include a hashtag in their posts to increase visibility, such as #NaturePhotography.
- You can search for trending topics by exploring hashtags on Twitter.
Meaning
Hashtags help users find specific topics or posts by creating a clickable link that leads to a feed of content related to that tag.
Synonyms
- tag
- label
- keyword
