Meaning & use
label
A piece of paper, fabric, or other material attached to an object that gives information about it.
See it in a sentence
She checked the label to see if the shirt was machine washable.
The nutrition label listed the calories and ingredients on the back of the box.
A note on using this word
As a verb, label can also mean to unfairly categorize a person, as in he was labeled a troublemaker after one mistake.
Words with a similar meaning
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Another way to use it
2. verb
To describe someone or something with a word or phrase, often unfairly or simplistically.
Reporters quickly labeled the newcomer a rising star.
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