label
noun
a slip of paper, cloth, or other material, marked or inscribed, for attachment to something to indicate its manufacturer, nature, ownership, destination, etc..
labels
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pluralof label.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof label (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
labelnouna slip of paper, cloth, or other material, marked or inscribed, for attachment to something to indicate its manufacturer, nature, ownership, destination, etc..
Example Sentences
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Major dance labels that Pearce had spent years pursuing emailed to see if he would be interested in signing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
In 2025, California enacted a law that required social media platforms to display mental health warning labels to users under 18 starting in January 2027.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026
Though she consciously and strenuously attempted to avoid labels like feminist and activist, Parton’s actions occasionally made her inner beliefs undeniable.
From Salon ● Aug. 27, 2026
Warning labels are also a "weak remedy", he added.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
While they had sometimes let me and Jay write out labels and such, Doc had never let us spend much time in the cabin.
From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce
