label

noun
UK: /ˈleɪ.bəl/
US: /ˈleɪ.bəl/

  1. A piece of paper or other material that is attached to something and gives information about it.

    1. The label tells you what size the shirt is. [ ] [ ]
    2. Read the label carefully before washing the garment to avoid shrinking it. [ ] [ ]

  2. A word or phrase used to describe someone or something, especially one that is not completely fair or accurate.

    1. They put a label on him as a troublemaker. [ ] [ ]
    2. It's unfair to apply the label of 'uneducated' to people simply because they didn't attend college. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

tag classify characterize sticker identify marker description
label transitive-verb

  1. To attach a label to something.

    1. Label all the boxes before you move them. [ ] [ ]
    2. Please label each sample with the date and your initials for identification purposes. [ ] [ ]

  2. To describe someone or something using a word or phrase, especially one that is not completely fair or accurate.

    1. They labeled him as a difficult child. [ ] [ ]
    2. The media often labels young offenders as 'thugs' which can be damaging to their futures. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "label" in English means: A piece of paper or other material that is attached to something and gives information about it., A word or phrase used to describe someone or something, especially one that is not completely fair or accurate..

The phonetic transcription of "label" is /ˈleɪ.bəl/ in British English and /ˈleɪ.bəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "label": tag, classify, characterize, sticker, identify, marker, description.

Example usage of "label": "The label tells you what size the shirt is.". More examples on the page.