labor

Elementary

/ˈleɪ.bər/

noun
work, especially hard physical work

labor in a sentence

  • “The price of repairs includes labor and parts.”
  • “The car parts themselves are not expensive, it's the labor that costs the money.”
  • “The labor required to build the bridge was immense.”
  • “Because of his back problems, he can no longer do manual labor.”

What does “labor” mean?

labor (noun) means work, especially hard physical work. It is pronounced /ˈleɪ.bər/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "labor" mean?
labor (noun) means: work, especially hard physical work
How do you pronounce "labor"?
"labor" is pronounced /ˈleɪ.bər/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "labor" in a sentence?
Here is "labor" used in a sentence: The price of repairs includes labor and parts.

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