labels
n. countablen. small pieces of paper, plastic, or cloth attached to an object to give information about it. You use them to check prices, see what is inside a box, or learn how to wash your clothes.
n. slips of paper, fabric, or other material attached to an object to provide identifying information, instructions, or pricing. Often used figuratively to describe restrictive categories applied to people or groups.
Always check the labels on your clothes before washing them.
The warehouse staff spent the morning printing new shipping labels to ensure every package reached the correct destination.
While the physical labels on the wine bottles were elegantly designed, the marketing team worried that the brand's luxury labels might alienate more budget-conscious consumers in the current economic climate.
Commonly used in the plural when referring to general categories or the industry practice of marking goods.