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label
/ˈleɪbəl/
a piece of paper or tag attached to something
She attached a label to the package before mailing it.
She added a tag to identify the package before sending it.
general
a piece of paper or tag attached to something to identify or describe it
The label on the bottle said 'organic.'
The tag on the bottle indicated it was organic.
Commonly used for identification in retail, shipping, and product packaging.
general
a category or classification assigned to something
The product was labeled as 'vegan.'
The product was categorized as 'vegan.'
Often used in marketing, nutrition, and product descriptions.
general
a descriptive term or phrase used to categorize or identify something
She was labeled as a 'rebel' by her peers.
She was categorized as a 'rebel' by her peers.
Can carry social or cultural connotations.
Collocations
price labela tag showing the cost of an itemwarning labela tag indicating potential dangerfood labela tag listing ingredients and nutritional information
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Pro Tip
Common Usage
'Label' is often used in everyday contexts, such as shopping or organizing items.
Gold Rule
Literal vs. Figurative
Be mindful of whether 'label' is being used to describe a physical tag or a metaphorical classification.
Word Origin
From Middle English 'labelle,' from Old French 'label,' meaning 'small strip of parchment or paper.'
Usage Notes
The word 'label' can be used both literally (as a physical tag) and metaphorically (as a classification).
Word Breakdown
lab
possibly from Old French 'labelle,' meaning 'small strip,' though the exact origin is uncertain
root-el
a common suffix in Old French, often used to form diminutives
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