private label

noun

: a label associated with a specific chain store
also : a brand or product having a private label
—usually hyphenated when used attributively
private-label clothes

Examples of private label in a Sentence

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The neighborhood grocery store is known for its specialty food and drinks that are under its own private label. — Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 1 May 2026 But to the shopper standing in the cereal aisle deciding between name brand and private label? — Phil Lempert, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026 Ohmes also highlighted the company’s private label, Our Brands, and said Kroger remains best positioned for the long term. — Michael Bloom, CNBC, 27 June 2026 Target issued a recall notice for one of its private label trail mixes on Tuesday, sold in retail locations under the Good & Gather brand name. — ABC News, 7 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for private label

Word History

First Known Use

1950, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of private label was in 1950

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“Private label.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/private%20label. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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