Dictionary Entry
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.
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Poetry examples for “label”
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