adhesive labels

Peel-and-stick markers

Adhesive labels are stickers designed to attach to surfaces, typically bearing printed information like prices, addresses, or product details.

They come with a sticky backing that may be permanent or removable: She printed adhesive labels for the shipping boxes.

The term distinguishes them from labels requiring separate glue or other fastening methods.

Opposites
attachment method

adhesive labelshang tags

Attached merchandise labels

screen printing · luggage tags · inkjet printing

permanence

adhesive labelsengraving

Carving into hard surfaces

embossing · etching · branding · stamping · tattooing

Family

label, adhesive

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G