Definitions
There are 10 meanings of the word
Labor.
How to pronounce labor:
US
Labor - as a noun
A social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
Example: "There is a shortage of skilled labor in this field"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
labourproletariatHypernyms (Closely Related)
classsocial classsocio-economic classstratumHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A political party formed in great britain in 1900; characterized by the promotion of labor's interests and formerly the socialization of key industries
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british labour partylabourlabour partyProductive work (especially physical work done for wages)
Example: "His labor did not require a great deal of skill"
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labourtoilHypernyms (Closely Related)
workHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The federal department responsible for promoting the working conditions of wage earners in the united states; created in 1913
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department of labordollabor departmentConcluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of contractions to the birth of a child
Example: "She was in labor for six hours"
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childbedconfinementlabourlying-inparturiencytravailHypernyms (Closely Related)
birthbirthinggiving birthparturitionHyponyms (Broadly Related)
An organized attempt by workers to improve their status by united action (particularly via labor unions) or the leaders of this movement
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labor movementtrade union movementHypernyms (Closely Related)
reform movementHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
Example: "He prepared for great undertakings"
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projecttaskundertakingHypernyms (Closely Related)
workHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Labor - as a verb
Strive and make an effort to reach a goal
Example: "She tugged for years to make a decent living"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
drivelabourpushtugHypernyms (Closely Related)
fightstruggleHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"She went into labor and gave birth to a healthy baby boy."
"The workers organized a strike to protest for better labor conditions."
"Child labor is considered a violation of human rights."
"The company hired temporary laborers to meet the high demand."
"He has been awarded a labor scholarship for his outstanding academic achievements."
Word Game Points
Is LABOR a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, labor is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
LABOR has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.
Is LABOR a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, labor is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordLABOR has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.
Is LABOR a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, labor is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordLABOR has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.
