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

For marketing teams, the question has shifted from whether AI imagery is cheaper to which images can afford a label. — Gabriel Alin Zainescu, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026

Plant the rhizomes in a good potting soil, keep moist and apply a slow-release fertilizer for container plantings following label instructions. — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 July 2026

Verb

The project hopes to transform a former asphalt site on Oakton Street into a brand new community park labeled Channelside Park South. — Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026

New laws relating to the volume commercials can be played, how food items are labeled in stores and listed on menus and school phone policies are all set to take effect. — Leeann Weintraub, Oc Register, 25 July 2026