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To name or describe. Also: A slip of paper or cloth that is attached to something to identify it.

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Usage examples (38)
  • . . . and round the neck of the bottle was a paper label, with the words 'DRINK ME' beautifully printed on it in large letters.
  • The artists and repertoire department of a recording label is responsible for finding new talent
  • The label Modern is applied to many different kinds of architecture
  • Vol #1 was previously posted- check the title label below
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  • With "labile" (flexible) lips the flautist lured a sweet "labial" (of the lips) hum from her instrument and received a label (identification) of expert from the critics.
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