label — a small piece of paper, fabric, or plastic that is attached to something to give information about it
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a small piece of paper, fabric, or plastic that is attached to something to give information about it
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈleɪbəl/
Example Sentences
- My mom labels everything in the fridge, even the leftover pizza from yesterday.
- The teacher asked us not to label our classmates based on their appearance.
- I accidentally put the 'FRAGILE' label on my lunch box, and now everyone thinks my sandwich is made of glass.
label
NOUN[/ˈleɪbəl/]
a small piece of paper, fabric, or plastic that is attached to something to give information about it
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'label' meaning a strip or band, possibly derived from a Germanic source related to 'lappet' (a flap or fold). The word entered English in the 14th century with the meaning of a strip of cloth or parchment attached to documents.
Breakdown
label (from Old French label, meaning strip or band) - no productive morphemes in Modern English; used as a base word for related forms like 'labeling' (label + -ing) and 'labeled' (label + -ed)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom labels everything in the fridge, even the leftover pizza from yesterday.”
“The teacher asked us not to label our classmates based on their appearance.”
“I accidentally put the 'FRAGILE' label on my lunch box, and now everyone thinks my sandwich is made of glass.”
“Always read the label before taking any medication.”
“His independent music label discovered many talented artists.”
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