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label

la·bel [ ˈlā-bəl]

label

noun

[ˈlā-bəl]

Definition of label

(Entry 1 of 2)

1a : a slip (as of paper or cloth) inscribed and affixed to something for identification or description
//The name is prominently displayed on the label.

b : written or printed matter accompanying an article to furnish identification or other information
//Read the warning label before taking any medicine.

c : a descriptive or identifying word or phrase: such as

(1) : epithet
//acquired the label of "playboy"

(2) : a word or phrase used with a dictionary definition to provide additional information
//The label obsolete is abbreviated obs.

d : a usually radioactive isotope used in labeling

2a(1) : a brand of commercial recordings issued under a usually trademarked name

(2) : a company issuing such recordings
//The band has made records for several different labels.

(3) : a recording so issued

b : the brand name of a retail store selling clothing, a clothing manufacturer, or a fashion designer
//She only buys clothes with a designer label.

3 : an adhesive stamp (as for postage or revenue)

4 : a heraldic charge that consists of a narrow horizontal band with usually three pendants

5 archaic : band, fillet specifically : one attached to a document to hold an appended seal

label

verb

labeled or labelled; labeling or labelling\ ˈlā-b(ə-)liŋ \

Definition of label (Entry 2 of 2)

transitive verb

1a : to affix a label to
//labeled the switches so as not to confuse them

b : to describe or designate with or as if with a label
//labels his photos with the date and place they were taken

2a : to distinguish (an element or atom) by using an isotope (see isotope sense 1) distinctive in some manner (as in mass or radioactivity)

b : to distinguish (something, such as a compound or cell) by introducing a traceable constituent (such as a dye or labeled atom)

Other Words from label

Verb

labelable \ ˈlā-bə-lə-bəl \ adjective

labeler \ ˈlā-b(ə-)lər \ noun

Synonyms & Antonyms for dainty

Synonyms: Verb

Synonyms: Noun

Recent Examples on the Web

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
//In January 2018, a federal judge in Virginia ruled that the First Amendment protected a charity tracking website's use of the law center's hate group labels.
— Michael Kunzelman, baltimoresun.com, "Judge tosses lawsuit over article tying Baltimore lawyer to neo-Nazis," 14 Nov. 2019
//In many cases, tabloid news coverage gave us a distorted perspective on heroes and villains in a scandal, and Marshall and Hobbes shatter the idea that such labels even exist.
— Mark Armstrong, Longreads, "The Podcast That Explains Why We’re All Wrong," 13 Nov. 2019
//Some big brands shun Amazon’s platform, where fakes flourish and unauthorized sellers undercut prices -- a recipe that diminishes the value of sought-after labels.
— Fortune, "Nike Is Breaking Up With Amazon," 13 Nov. 2019
//On Friday night, Arenado took another step toward eventually cementing that label.
— Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, "Rockies’ Nolan Arenado becomes first player to win three straight Platinum Glove Awards," 9 Nov. 2019
//The perfect accent pieces from labels adored by Emma Stone, Andrew Garfield and Prince Harry inspire the next generation of stylish execs on the rise.
— Thr Staff, The Hollywood Reporter, "10 Designer Accessories Under $500 for Young Hollywood Execs," 8 Nov. 2019
//Instead, generations are talked about like astrological signs now—arbitrary labels that, once applied, are meant to sum a person up by way of making sweeping generalizations.
— Wired, "The Real Meaning Behind Arson Frog," 6 Nov. 2019
//That’s what warning labels on cigarettes are meant to help us do, and what Extinction Rebellion, Greta Thunberg, and others are doing with the climate crisis.
— Time, "How the Bento Box Change Can Change How We See the World?," 5 Nov. 2019
//Twice a year, some of Europe's coolest emerging fashion labels send their looks down the runway in Tbilisi, Georgia.
— Teen Vogue, "The Best Street Style at Tbilisi Fashion Week 2019," 3 Nov. 2019
Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
//Salons were fined for not meeting sanitary requirements, such as sterilizing manicure and pedicure implements after each use; properly labeling products and cleaning whirlpool foot spas.
— Rebecca Hennes, Houston Chronicle, "Houston nail salons fined in 2019 for unsanitary conditions, licensing violations," 1 Nov. 2019
//Himmelsbach, who labeled the case NORJAK (for Northwest Hijacking), returned to the skies the next morning to follow Flight 305’s route in search of answers.
— oregonlive, "Ralph Himmelsbach, FBI agent who led search for D.B. Cooper and also handled UO bombing case, dies at 94," 3 Oct. 2019
//However, neither of them has ever publicly opened up or even labelled their relationship.
— Sara Delgado, Teen Vogue, "Miley Cyrus and Kaitlynn Carter Have Reportedly Split Up," 22 Sep. 2019
//The Atomic Energy Commission added the base to the existing map of the Nevada Test Site and labeled the site Area 51.
— Jennifer Emerling, National Geographic, "Why two million people signed up to storm Area 51," 20 Sep. 2019
//Bloomingdale's: Take up to 50% off clearance items and 20% off sale items labeled BIG BROWN BAG SALE through Sept. 2.
— Jacob Krol, Noelle Ike And Banu Ibrahim, CNN Underscored, "Labor Day Sales 2019: Your A-Z guide to shop on Sunday," 1 Sep. 2019
//Closed groups, which only let current members view group content and see who else is in the group, will now be labeled as private but visible groups.
— Dami Lee, The Verge, "Facebook is simplifying group privacy settings and adding admin tools for safety," 14 Aug. 2019
//Some struggled for years after they were labeled as members of the Black 14.
— NBC News, "14 black football players kicked off team over protest armbands are honored 50 years later," 13 Sep. 2019
//Deception aside, deepfake videos can feel invasive and exploitative even when they are clearly labeled as fake.
— David Singer, The Hollywood Reporter, "How Hollywood Can (and Can’t) Fight Back Against Deepfake Videos (Guest Column)," 7 Sep. 2019

First Known Use of label

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 4

Verb

1616, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

History and Etymology for label

Noun and Verb

Middle English, from Anglo-French labelle

Dictionary Entries near label

la belle dame sans merci

Phrases Related to label

mailing label

More Synonyms and Antonyms oflabel

Synonyms of label

(Entry 1 of 2)

a slip (as of paper or cloth) that is attached to something to identify or describe it

on its frame the painting had a label with its title and the name of the artist

Synonyms for label

Words Related to label

label

verb

Synonyms of label (Entry 2 of 2)

1 to attach an identifying slip to

he labeled all of the poisonous materials with the familiar skull and crossbones

Synonyms for label

Words Related to label

2 to give a name to

the dictionary labels some words "archaic"

Synonyms for label

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surname

More Definitions forlabel

label

noun

English Language Learners Definition of label

(Entry 1 of 2)

: a piece of paper, cloth, or similar material that is attached to something to identify or describe it

: a word or phrase that describes or identifies something or someone

: a company that produces musical recordings

label

verb

English Language Learners Definition of label (Entry 2 of 2)

: to put a word or name on something to describe or identify it : to attach a label to (something)

: to name or describe (someone or something) in a specified way : to give a label to (someone or something)

label

noun

la·bel | \ ˈlā-bəl \

Kids Definition of label

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : a slip (as of paper or cloth) attached to something to identify or describe it

2 : a word or phrase that describes or names something or someone
//a part-of-speech label

label

verb

labeled or labelled; labeling or labelling

Kids Definition of label (Entry 2 of 2)

1 : to put a word or words on (something) to identify or describe it
//Be sure to label your belongings.

2 : to name or describe with or as if with a label The team was labeled “the Dream Team.”

label

noun

la·bel | \ ˈlā-bəl \

Medical Definition of label

(Entry 1 of 2)

: a usually radioactive isotope used in labeling

label

transitive verb

labeled or labelled; labeling or labelling\ ˈlā-b(ə-)liŋ \

Medical Definition of label (Entry 2 of 2)

1 : to distinguish (an element or atom) by using an isotope distinctive in some manner (as in mass or radioactivity) for tracing through chemical reactions or biological processes

2 : to distinguish (as a compound or cell) by introducing a traceable constituent (as a dye or labeled atom)