labels (A2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈleɪbəlz/
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 food packaging had clear labels listing the ingredients.
She carefully attached a label with her name to the suitcase.
Warning labels are often placed on hazardous materials.
How to Use labels
- label something with something (prepositional phrase)
- To attach a label containing specific information to an object. — "They labeled the box with its contents."
- label someone/something as something (prepositional phrase)
- To describe or categorize someone or something in a particular way. — "The media labeled the event as a success."
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