Synonyms of label

label 1 of 2

noun

ˈlā-bəl 

as in tag

a slip (as of paper or cloth) that is attached to something to identify or describe it

on its frame the painting had a label with its title and the name of the artist

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tag
• marker
• ticket
• caption
• mark
• plaque
• logo
• symbol
• stamp
• sticker
• seal
• brand
• legend
• emblem
• badge
• trademark
• hallmark
• decal

label

2 of 2

verb

1

as in to mark

to attach an identifying slip to

he labeled all of the poisonous materials with the familiar skull and crossbones

Synonyms & Similar Words

• mark
• tag
• stamp
• identify
• designate
• ticket
• title
• brand
• name
• tab
• style
• term
• caption
• earmark
• hallmark
• entitle
• call
• stigmatize

2

as in to name

to give a name to

the dictionary labels some words "archaic"

Synonyms & Similar Words

• name
• call
• dub
• title
• term
• style
• designate
• nominate
• nickname
• entitle
• denominate
• brand
• christen
• specify
• tag
• baptize
• stigmatize
• denote
• clepe
• relabel
• rename
• misname
• miscall
• mistitle
• surname
• code-name
• rechristen

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of label

Noun

The two had briefly met the year prior at a record label day party (Joe is a music agent and Ramya is a talent manager and startup advisor). — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 29 Aug. 2026

That came after a 2002 federal lawsuit filed by Wallace’s family against the city of Los Angeles claimed police officers – including one connected to Shakur’s label, Death Row Records – were responsible for the murder. — Andy Rose, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026

Verb

Do select a product labeled specifically for sedge or nut sedge control in your lawn type. — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Aug. 2026

The app then references the identifier to help the user detect exactly which model is nearby, and my brother-in-law confirmed that Zuckoff correctly labeled his smart glasses. — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 21 Aug. 2026