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label

Part of SpeechnounPronunciation/ˈleɪbəl/Word FrequencyCommon (5.33)Curriculum FrequencyLess common (1)

A small ticket or sign giving information about something to which it is attached or intended to be attached.

In a Sentence

Although the label priced this poster at three pounds, I got it for two.

Published Usage Examples

The must-win label is overused, but it almost fits for this game.

Check the title label below for even more frontline comics

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Origin

From Old French 'label' or 'lambel', meaning a banner or flag.

Common Phrases

. labellabel privatelabel record

Poetry examples for label

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