Label Definition

label
noun
  1. a brief description given for purposes of identification; "the label Modern is applied to many different kinds of architecture"
  2. trade name of a company that produces musical recordings; "the artists and repertoire department of a recording label is responsible for finding new talent"
  3. a radioactive isotope that is used in a compound in order to trace the mechanism of a chemical reaction
  4. an identifying or descriptive marker that is attached to an object
verb
  1. assign a label to; designate with a label; "These students were labelled `learning disabled'"
  2. attach a tag or label to; "label these bottles"
  3. pronounce judgment on; "They labeled him unfit to work here"
  4. distinguish (as a compound or molecule) by introducing a labeled atom
  5. distinguish (an element or atom) by using a radioactive isotope or an isotope of unusual mass for tracing through chemical reactions

"Label" in song lyrics

See how label is used in real songs:

  • "I'm ripping up your rap crew but burning down your label"
    7L & Esoteric — Learn From the Druid
  • "The cradle, I represent my peoples and my label"
    A+ f/ Prodigy — Gusto
  • "Kedar Entertainment, the Smith brothers, my whole label"
    A+ — Enter Hempstead

Usage tips for "label"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "label" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for label to find words that pair well.

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