diff --git a/.github/release.yml b/.github/release.yml
index 3bba14b063..65b45fc3da 100644
--- a/.github/release.yml
+++ b/.github/release.yml
@@ -16,7 +16,11 @@ changelog:
     - title: New Features
       labels:
         - Semver-Minor
+        - feature
         - enhancement
+    - title: Experimental Features
+      labels:
+        - experimental
     - title: Bug Fixes
       labels:
         - Semver-Patch
diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md
index 275b647f01..86a4261e19 100644
--- a/CONTRIBUTING.md
+++ b/CONTRIBUTING.md
@@ -205,7 +205,9 @@ The tags describe issues and PRs in multiple areas:
 |  | bug | Identifies a bug which needs to be addressed |
 |  | dependency | Relates to a project dependency |
 |  | duplicate | Duplicate of another issue or PR |
-|  | enhancement | This is an suggested enhancement or new feature |
+|  | enhancement | This is an suggested enhancement, extending the functionality of an existing feature |
+|  | experimental | This is a new *experimental* feature which needs to be enabled manually |
+|  | feature | This is a new feature, introducing novel functionality |
 |  | help wanted | Assistance required |
 |  | invalid | This issue or PR is considered invalid |
 |  | inactive | Indicates lack of activity |