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noun [countable] British English pronunciation: label /ˈleɪb(ə)l/ 
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  1. 1
    a piece of paper or material fastened to an object that gives information about it

    Read the washing instructions on the label.

    You can get sticky labels printed with your address.

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  2. 2
    a company that produces records

    They signed to one of the smaller independent labels.

    Their album was released on the Digital Experience label.

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  3. 3
    a company that designs and makes expensive clothes

    After working with Armani, he launched his own label.

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    1. a.
      a piece of clothing that has been made by a well-known designer

      Even little kids all want to wear designer labels.

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