label

/ˈleɪbəl/
nounBeginner
formal

A piece of paper, fabric, or other material attached to something to identify or describe it.

The label on the bottle indicated the expiration date.

The label on the package provided the product details.

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Commonly used in retail, manufacturing, and shipping contexts.

formal

A classification or category assigned to something or someone.

The product was given a 'premium' label by the reviewers.

The restaurant was labeled as a 'fine dining' establishment.

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Often used in marketing, sociology, and psychology.

informal

A descriptive term or phrase used to categorize or identify a person or group.

She was labeled as a 'rebel' by her peers.

The community was labeled as 'underserved' by the government.

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Can carry social or cultural implications.

Collocations

price labelA label showing the cost of an item.warning labelA label indicating potential hazards.social labelA term used to categorize people in society.

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Related Phrases

label somethingphrase
To attach a label to something or categorize it.
be labeled asphrase
To be categorized or identified as something.

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

The word 'label' is commonly used in everyday language to describe tags or classifications.

Gold Rule

Context Matters

The meaning of 'label' can vary significantly based on context, from physical tags to social categorizations.

📖Word Origin

From Middle English 'labelle,' from Old French 'label,' meaning 'small piece of parchment or paper.'

📝Usage Notes

The word 'label' can be both a noun and a verb. As a verb, it means to attach a label to something or to categorize something.

Word Breakdown

lab
Possibly from Latin 'labellum,' meaning 'small lip or edge,' or from Old French 'label,' meaning 'small piece of parchment.'
root
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-el
A suffix indicating a small or diminutive form.
suffix
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