[ˈleɪbl], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a small piece of paper, fabric, plastic, or similar material attached to an object and giving information about it
(e.g: the alcohol content is clearly stated on the label)

- a classifying phrase or name applied to a person or thing, especially one that is inaccurate or restrictive
(e.g: the label ‘salsa’ seems especially meaningless when applied to musicians like Tito Puente)

- a narrow horizontal strip, typically with three downward projections, that is superimposed on a coat of arms by an eldest son during the life of his father



Phrases:

Origin:
Middle English (denoting a narrow strip): from Old French, ‘ribbon’, probably of Germanic origin and related to lap

[ˈleɪbl], (Verb)

Definitions:
- attach a label to (something)
(e.g: she labelled the parcels neatly, writing the addresses in capital letters)

- assign to a category, especially inaccurately or restrictively
(e.g: many pupils felt that they were labelled as failures)


Phrases:

Origin:
Middle English (denoting a narrow strip): from Old French, ‘ribbon’, probably of Germanic origin and related to lap