label (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈleɪbəl/
Definition
A piece of paper, fabric, or other material attached to an object to identify it, describe its contents, or give a warning.
Examples
The wine bottle had a label with the name of the vineyard and the year it was made.
Please remove the price label from the item before returning it.
The food packaging included a label warning about potential allergens.
How to Use label
- label with (prepositional phrase)
- To attach or identify something using a label that contains specific information. — "The jars were labeled with the names of the spices."
- label as (prepositional phrase)
- To classify or describe someone or something using a particular term. — "The journalist labeled the event as a major turning point."
- remove label (collocation)
- To take off a label from an object. — "Can you help me remove this sticky label from the jar?"
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