A small piece of paper, metal, or plastic that sticks out from something to help you open it or find it easily.
Tabs are helpful and make things easy to find or use.
Examples:
I use the tab to open the can.
The tab on the folder helps me find my papers.
The tab is red and easy to see.
I can't find the tab on this box!
The tab on this book is as big as a house!
The tab on the soda can is shiny and fun to pull.
To keep a record of how much you owe for things you buy or use, usually in a place where you buy drinks or food.
Tabs can be a way to keep track of money or things you need to pay for.
Examples:
I will pay my tab after I eat.
The bartender keeps track of my tab.
My tab is very big today.
I can't believe how much my tab is!
I have a tab for ice cream, cake, and cookies!
I always forget to pay my tab at the restaurant.