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Pronunciation: [/tæb/]

Word

Learn how to use tab in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “computing”

(noun) a small labeled area or button on a computer screen representing a separate function or document, usually found in web browsers or software programs. It's like a virtual sticky note that helps you switch between different things you're working on.

Example

I have multiple tabs open in my web browser for different websites.

Example

I accidentally closed the tab with all my research notes.

Example

Can you open a new tab to look up that information?

Context: “informal”

(noun) an amount of money that someone owes, especially at a bar or restaurant. It's the bill or receipt showing what you need to pay for food or drinks.

Example

I'll pick up the tab for dinner tonight.

Example

He refused to pay his tab and walked out of the restaurant.

Example

Do you remember what the tab was for our drinks last night?

Context: “restaurant”

(verb) to keep a record of the food and drinks ordered by a customer or group of customers to calculate the final bill. This is what the waiter or waitress does to make sure you pay for what you ate or drank.

Example

The server will tab your order and bring you the bill at the end of your meal.

Example

They forgot to tab our table, so we got our meal for free.

Example

Did the waitress remember to tab our table?

How to pronounce tab

Pronunciation: [/tæb/]

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