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

Users in Canada will continue to see the body of water labeled as Lake Ontario, while the rest of the world will see both names displayed. — Rachel Cohrs Zhang, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026

Conventional fungicides like chlorothalonil (Daconil) and others are labeled for specific crops and diseases. — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2026