B2nounbusinessfashion
US/ˈleɪ.bəl/
UK/ˈleɪ.bəl/
a piece of paper or plastic on something that gives information about it; also a music or clothes company
In context
Always read the label before you buy food for a baby.
The washing instructions are on the label inside the shirt.
The young band signed a contract with a big record label.
Words that go with label
verb + noun
- read the labelRead the label to check how much sugar is in it.
noun + noun
- record labelShe started her own record label in 2020.
- warning labelCigarette packs must carry a warning label.
- designer labelHe only wears clothes with a designer label.
- price labelTake the price label off before you give the gift.
noun + preposition
- label onThe label on the bottle says 'Made in Vietnam'.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
/ˈlæb.əl/Correct: /ˈleɪ.bəl/