label

la-bel · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

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

  2. 2.

    A classifying phrase or name applied to a person or thing, especially one that is inaccurate or restrictive.

  3. 3.

    A record company or brand under which recordings are produced.

  4. 4.

    (verb) To attach a label to something; to assign a category or description to.

Forms

plural: labels

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    designer label — A brand associated with high fashion or luxury.
  • •
    warning label — A notice attached to a product advising of potential dangers.
  • •
    private label — Products manufactured by one company for sale under another company's brand.

Related words

See also: brand, classify, mark, tag
Synonyms: brand, marker, sticker, tag

Etymology

From Old French label, lambel ("ribbon, fringe"), possibly of Germanic origin. Originally referred to a heraldic term for a narrow horizontal band with dependent strips.