label1 nounlabel2 verb
labella‧bel1 /ˈleɪbəl/ ●●● S3 W3 AWL noun [countable] 
Word OriginWORD ORIGINlabel1
ExamplesOrigin:
1200-1300 Old French ‘long narrow piece of cloth’EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
Thesaurus- Labels on clothes should be removed for kids with sensitive skin.
- At one time he was given the label "communist" for his opposition to the Vietnam war.
- He objects to the sexist label - he doesn't think he's sexist at all.
- Stacy blushes at the label "father" of the institution, but admits he likes it.
- The group has just produced their new album on the Warner label.
- Use a liquid fertilizer, following the directions on the label.
- And I smelled the pungent stickiness of the glue when I pasted the labels on the matchboxes, table, and chairs.
- But those labels are broadly applied.
- Helios is the mid-price label published by Hyperion.
- It was Elton John, a piano-playing singer-songwriter, who signed Sedaka to his new label.
- Some consumer watchdogs are concerned that the labels on the bottles aren't clear enough.
- Such labels bear a striking resemblance to advertising bill boards.
- There are lots of companies who will take charge of this whole operation, including the printing and fixing of the labels.
- This label reflects the apparent concentration of power in executives and the relative decline of legislatures' powers.
Longman Language Activatora name that people call someone or something► nickname
Collocations a name given to someone, especially by their friends or family, that is not their real name, and that often describes their character or what they look like: · She got the nickname "Sis" because her brother couldn't pronounce her name when they were kids.· His fondness for rings had already earned him the nickname Ringo.
► label a word used regularly as a description of someone or something, showing that people think of them, often unfairly, as belonging to a particular type: · He objects to the sexist label - he doesn't think he's sexist at all.· At one time he was given the label "communist" for his opposition to the Vietnam war.
► tag a word or phrase used regularly in connection with a particular person's name to describe their character, behaviour etc, especially in a way the person does not like: · During one game I accidentally scored against my own side and acquired the tag "wrong way" Jones.· I didn't blame her for hating the "mayor's ex-girlfriend" tag.
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lock, nouncompartment, nouncord, nouncrank, nouncrate, nouncrepe paper, nouncycle, noundetector, noundial, noundigital, adjectivedisposable, adjectivedrape, verbdrawing pin, noundryer, noundurable goods, nounDurex, nounearplug, nounelastic band, nouneraser, nouneyelet, nounfabric, nounfelt-tip pen, nounfemale, adjectivefence, nounfiberglass, nounfibreglass, nounfigurine, nounfilament, nounfile, verbFilofax, nounfire extinguisher, nounfirewood, nounfitness, nounflag, nounflagon, nounflagstaff, nounflashlight, nounflat, adjectivefloodlight, nounfoam, nounfoam, verbfog, verbfolder, nounfoolscap, nounforecourt, nounfountain, nounfountain pen, nounframe, nounfunnel, nounfuse, noungadget, noungadgetry, noungargle, verbgas, nounglue, noungoggles, noungold card, noungranny knot, noungravel, noungravelled, adjectivegravelly, adjectivegrease, noungreetings card, noungrommet, noungum, noungun, noungunnysack, noungut, nounhand-held, adjectivehandle, nounhandloom, nounharness, nounhasp, nounhealth, nounhessian, nounhinge, nounhip, nounhoarding, nounhoist, nounholder, nounhook, nounhoop, nounhooter, nounhose, nounhosepipe, nounhub, nounhygiene, nounhygienic, adjectiveillness, nounindented, adjectiveinflatable, adjectiveingrained, adjectiveink, nouninn, nouninnkeeper, nouninsoluble, adjectiveivory, nounjacket, nounjack-knife, nounjoss stick, nounjuggle, verbkey, nounkeypad, nounkey ring, nounKleenex, nounknife, nounknob, nounlabel, nounladder, nounlantern, nounlatch, nounlatchkey, nounlather, nounlather, verbLCD, nounlead, nounlectern, nounlegal pad, nounlens, nounletterbox, nounlever, nounlibrary, nounlid, nounlidded, adjectivelift, nounlight, nounlight bulb, nounlink, nounlinseed oil, nounlitter bin, nounlock, nounlodestone, nounlog, nounloop, verblost property, nounmagnet, nounmagnetic, adjectivemagnifying glass, nounmale, adjectivemantle, nounmanual, adjectivemarker, nounmarker pen, nounmarket day, nounmast, nounmastic, nounmatchstick, nounmaterial, nounmeter, nounmeths, nounmode, nounmortar, nounmortise lock, nounmould, nounmounting, nounmovement, nounnail, nounnameplate, nounnet, nounnib, nounnipple, nounnon-standard, adjectivenoose, nounnotebook, nounnotepad, nounnoticeboard, nounnozzle, nounnut, nounoil, verboilcan, nounoily, adjectiveorb, nounoutfit, nounoutlet, nounovernight, adverbpack, verbpackage, nounpad, nounpad, verbpadlock, nounpaintwork, nounpantyliner, nounpaper, nounpaperclip, nounpasserby, nounpaste, verbpasteboard, nounpatron, nounpatronage, nounpatronize, verbpattern, nounpaving, nounpearl, nounpen, nounpenknife, nounpicket fence, nounpillbox, nounpince-nez, nounpinhead, nounpipe, nounpix, nounpizza parlor, nounplug, nounpocket, nounpocketbook, nounpocket calculator, nounpocket knife, nounpointer, nounpoison, nounpole, nounportfolio, nounPost-it, nounpowder, nounpowdered, adjectivepropellant, nounpropelling pencil, nounpump-action, adjectivePX, nounquarter, verbrack, nounreceptionist, nounreel, nounrefill, nounreflector, nounrefrigerate, verbregimen, nounreservation, nounreserve, verbsachet, nounsack, nounscratchpad, nounscratch paper, nounscreen, nounsealant, nounsealer, nounsearchlight, nounseason ticket, nounseat, nounself-assembly, adjectiveseptic tank, nounservice, nounservice, verbsetting, nounshade, nounsharpener, nounshovel, nounshovel, verbshovelful, nounsilver paper, nounsiphon, nounslat, nounslice, verbslot machine, nounslug, nounsmoke, nounsoot, nounsort, nounspare part, nounspigot, nounsponge, nounspool, nounspout, nounspray, nounspray can, nounspray paint, nounspring, nounstaff, nounstake, nounstalk, nounstandard, nounstaple, nounstapler, nounstationery, nounsteam, nounsteam clean, verbsteel, nounsteel wool, nounstepladder, nounstick, verbstick, nounsticker, nounstilt, nounstopper, nounstorm lantern, nounstrap, nounstreamer, nounstring, nounstub, nounsucker, nounSuperglue, nounswipe, verbswitch, nounswivel, nountab, nountack, nountag, nountag, verbtank, nountap, nountape, nountassel, nountattle, verbtea break, nounthong, nounthread, nountime-saving, adjectivetinder, nountinderbox, nountissue, nountop, nountote bag, nountowel, verbtray, nountrolley, nountube, nountubing, nountwine, nountwo-way mirror, nounumbrella, nounvent, nounvial, nounwaiting room, nounwasher, nounwaste paper, nounwatch, nounwaterspout, nounwheeled, adjectivewhistle, verbwooden, adjectivewriting paper, noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES► designer label
Phrases (=an expensive brand from a well-known designer)
► sticky tape/label etc British English (=tape etc that is made so it will stick to surfaces)
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE► designer· Opposite the Cathay, one of the many new fashion emporiums is crammed with shoppers browsing the designer labels.
► independent· You can bosh it out, use the same strategies as the independent record labels.· If not, it will be released under ShadowMan Entertainment Inc., their independent label.· McLaren recorded Duck Rock for a small, independent record label called Charisma.· An additional $ 50 million would go to independent labels in each of those five years.· Staying on an independent label had maintained their credibility and an album of itchy, irresistible pop was consummate for most observers.· The majority of new albums came from independent labels, where lower overhead lowers the break-even point.· With their debut album for the superb independent label Dorado, D*Note are going to go clear.· She sang at clubs and was offered a recording contract by a small independent label.
► record· Well known for all music styles, and especially noted for monthly nights hosted by other clubs or record labels.· The closings reduced shelf space, which hurt record labels.· But joy turned to despair as record label Arista axed Heather after poor sales of the album.· Do old radio broadcasts, minor record labels and second-rate artists merit box sets?· The amount they contribute is up to each individual and it is likely that big record labels could complain.· Hardie has one big obstacle: The five big record labels haven't agreed to let him to sell their music.· The absence had nothing to do with the group itself; changes and instability within the record label were to blame.· Major record labels hope Monday's ruling will force people to pay what Napster allowed them to get for free.
► sticky· I'd scan the sticky label in the front to see the book's lineage of fellow-sufferers.
VERB► attach· Secondly, there is a temptation to attach a diagnostic label to each condition so that it fits neatly on the problem list.· Observing the world around them, they attached labels to concepts.
► bear· The parcel is then sent, bearing this label, in the ordinary way but without payment being made at the counter.· Two other canisters bearing labels for radioactive material were also found, but preliminary tests failed to detect any radioactivity.· The firm's wines, mostly bearing its own distinctive labels, include a magnificent collection of ready-to-drink burgundy.· I reflected that every contribution to our sale could well bear such a label.· The state of this condensed milk was that it is packed in tins bearing labels.
► carry· When the garment you choose carries the GORE-TEX fabric label, you know it's guaranteed to keep you dry.· But you have to make sure they carry that label.· Irradiated food must carry labels acknowledging the fact.· Every stone a statement; every stone carrying an unwritten label.· The mattress should be at least 4-5in thick, either foam or sprung, and carry a fire-resistant label.· Everyday language does not carry labels to distinguish scientific talk from other forms of talk.
PHRASES FROM THE ENTRY► designer labelPHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES► attach a label to somebody/something
1a piece of paper or another material that is attached to something and gives information about it → care label: - As for clothes, fashion consultant Barbara Thomas decided Norma had the poise and presence to carry off a sophisticated designer label.
- If the new range do as well Doc Martens will surely be established as Britain's best known designer label.
- Not that any amount of designer labels would or could reconcile her to the prospect of meeting Antoinette again.
- Opposite the Cathay, one of the many new fashion emporiums is crammed with shoppers browsing the designer labels.
- They are aware that designer labels are no passport to instant glamour and that designers tend to recycle the past anyway.
- They think that all designer label clothes are just expensive rip-offs.
- Observing the world around them, they attached labels to concepts.
a luggage labelon the label It says ‘Dry clean’ on the label.2a word or phrase which is used to describe a person, group, or thing, but which is unfair or not correct: Men these days have to avoid attracting the ‘sexist’ label.3a record company: their new release on the Ace Sounds label4designer label clothes made by fashionable companies: Fancy designer labels tend to come with fancy price tags to match. → own labellabel1 nounlabel2 verb
labellabel2 ●○○ AWL verb (past tense and past participle labelled, present participle labelling British English, labeled, labeling American English) [transitive] Verb TableVERB TABLE
label
| Simple Form | ||
| Present | I, you, we, they | label |
| he, she, it | labels | |
| Past | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | labelled (BrE), labeled (AmE) |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have labelled (BrE), labeled (AmE) |
| he, she, it | has labelled (BrE), labeled (AmE) | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had labelled (BrE), labeled (AmE) |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will label |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have labelled (BrE), labeled (AmE) |
| Continuous Form | ||
| Present | I | am labelling (BrE), labeling (AmE) |
| he, she, it | is labelling (BrE), labeling (AmE) | |
| you, we, they | are labelling (BrE), labeling (AmE) | |
| Past | I, he, she, it | was labelling (BrE), labeling (AmE) |
| you, we, they | were labelling (BrE), labeling (AmE) | |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have been labelling (BrE), labeling (AmE) |
| he, she, it | has been labelling (BrE), labeling (AmE) | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had been labelling (BrE), labeling (AmE) |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will be labelling (BrE), labeling (AmE) |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have been labelling (BrE), labeling (AmE) |
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
Thesaurus- Campbell has labelled the commission's recommendations as sheer nonsense.
- Children who are labelled "slow" usually get less attention from teachers.
- Critics have unfairly labelled Young a racist.
- She carefully labeled each jar with its contents and the date.
- She lashed out at her critics who had labelled her a bimbo.
- The unemployed are often labelled as lazy or unreliable.
- When we're ready to label them as suspects, we'll release their descriptions.
- And every writer seems to subdivide memory differently and use his own terms to label the different types.
- Characteristics chosen for labelling may reflect domestic environmental priorities, and criteria used in different national schemes may vary widely.
- Each one was labelled with a box number and contained a large brown envelope.
- It urges manufacturers to label sugar on foods but stops short of demanding legislation.
- Or, for the purposes of balance, label somebody a right Osvaldo.
- Students can be asked to draw and label the picture.
- The first and traditional conception of the company might be labelled the fiction/concession theory.
Longman Language Activatorto describe something or someone in a particular way► describe somebody/something as
Collocations · Olsen described herself as a campaign manager for the organization.· Critics have described the book as "garbage".· Eliot was described by Lewis as arrogant, sly and insincere.· How would you describe your relationship with your parents?
► say (that) something/somebody is to describe someone or something in a particular way, especially when this is your opinion and other people might disagree: · People say she's too ambitious.· They say that Tokyo is one of the most expensive cities in the world.· It is an over-simplification to say that Britain is a democracy.
► call to use a particular word or phrase to describe someone or something in order to give your opinion of them: call somebody something: · Are you calling me a liar?· "She's a fraud." "I wouldn't call her that."· Already his followers were calling him a saint.call something something: · What he did was wrong, but I wouldn't call it a crime.
► label to describe someone, usually unfairly or incorrectly, as being a particular type or person, especially one that you disapprove of: label somebody (as) lazy/stupid/uncooperative etc: · The unemployed are often labelled as lazy or unreliable.label somebody (as) a troublemaker/alcoholic/dissident etc: · When we're ready to label them as suspects, we'll release their descriptions.· She lashed out at her critics who had labelled her a bimbo.
► brand to describe someone or something as a bad type of person or thing, usually unfairly: brand somebody/something (as) unreliable/incompetent/foolish etc: · Brown's assistant has been branded in the papers as incompetent.brand somebody/something (as) a racist/traitor/coward etc: · Stalin's opponents were branded as spies and traitors.· Government posters from the 1930s branded marijuana a "killer drug."
► hail something/somebody as to describe someone or something as being very good, especially in newspapers, magazines, on television etc: · This new drug is being hailed as a major breakthrough in the treatment of cancer.· Many still hail Elvis Presley as the King of Rock 'n' Roll.
to describe someone or something in a way that shows your opinion► describe something/somebody as to describe someone or something in a particular way that shows your opinion of them: · I wouldn't describe the job as boring, just a little repetitive sometimes.· John describes himself as the intelligent but shy type.· De la Cruz is described as Mexico's greatest woman poet.
► characterize somebody/something as to describe the character of someone or something in a particular way, especially with the result that people believe it to be true when it may not be: · A reporter characterized Mrs. Clinton as the most controversial first lady in modern history.· She grew up in a small Wisconsin community which she characterizes as conservative.
► label to describe someone or something in a negative way, especially incorrectly or unfairly: · Children who are labelled "slow" usually get less attention from teachers.· Critics have unfairly labelled Young a racist.label somebody/something as: · Campbell has labelled the commission's recommendations as sheer nonsense.
► portray/represent formal to describe someone or something in a particular way, especially in a way that makes people have an untrue idea of what they are like: · The magazine has been criticized for the way it portrays women.portray/represent somebody/something as: · The treatment has been portrayed as a painless way of curing cancer, which is untrue.· Police have represented her as a willing participant in the crimes.
► depict to describe someone or something, especially in writing, by providing a lot of details which give a very true idea of what they are like: · His stories depict life in Trinidad as seen through the eyes of a young boy.depict somebody/something as: · In this new biography she is depicted as a lonely and unhappy woman.
► paint a picture: paint a bleak/grim/rosy etc picture to describe in a very pleasant or very unpleasant way, which may be very different from the truth: paint a picture of: · My uncle's letters generally painted a rosy picture of how things were.· He went on to paint a discouraging picture of the problems facing the state.
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES► designer label
Phrases (=an expensive brand from a well-known designer)
► sticky tape/label etc British English (=tape etc that is made so it will stick to surfaces)
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADVERB► as· Anyone with a foreign accent, including refugee children, were labelled as potential saboteurs.· Females are less likely than males to be labelled as delinquent and to be processed accordingly.· Cicourel suggests that certain groups are selected, processed and labelled as criminal.· One important issue we have not considered is what happens to the individual once he or she is labelled as criminal.· They confuse popularity with wealth, and you are labelled as stingy.· The kind to use for preference is any variety which is labelled as polyunsaturated or as high in polyunsaturates.· The proposal has therefore been labelled as just as propagandistic as Mussolini's act.· Noisy environment Quite justifiably, hospitals have been labelled as noisy environments.
► clearly· Make sure that each tape is clearly labelled for every text on it, and give each text a number.· Products would have to be clearly labelled to identify the type of plastic they are made from.· Each one is labelled clearly with the title in large letters in the bottom right-hand corner.
NOUN► food· Four charges under the food labelling regulations alleged the names used to describe the products did not mention soya protein.· April Fool's Day marked the entry into force of yet another food labelling law, the nutritional value directive.· But consumer groups, which have insisted that genetically modified foods should be labelled as such, rejected the plan.· We will improve standards of food labelling in close consultation with consumer representatives.
PHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES► attach a label to somebody/something
1to attach a label onto something or write information on something: - Observing the world around them, they attached labels to concepts.
Label the diagram clearly.label something something The file was labelled ‘Top Secret’.label something with something Each bag of seeds is labelled with the grower’s name.2to use a word or phrase to describe someone or something, but often unfairly or incorrectlylabel somebody/something (as) something The newspapers had unjustly labelled him a troublemaker. The regime was inevitably labelled as ‘communist’.