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UK/["/læb/"]/US/["/læb/"]/

Meaning of Lab

In simple words: A place where scientific experiments are done.

Lab in a sentence

  • a **computer/research lab**
  • the school science labs
  • She'd been working in the lab all day.
  • a lab technician
  • a lab coat *(= a white coat worn by scientists, etc. working in a laboratory)*

How to use Lab

Use 'lab' in both formal and informal contexts; suitable for academic and casual conversations. Don't use it when referring to non-scientific places.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a 'lab rat' — a small animal often found in labs!

Related words

Collocations with Lab

  • science lab
  • laboratory experiment
  • in the lab
  • research lab

Synonyms for Lab

  • laboratory
  • research facility
  • testing center
  • science lab

Opposites of Lab

Common mistakes with Lab

  • Confused with 'labs' — forgetting it can be plural.
  • Using 'lab' for non-scientific environments.
  • Incorrectly assuming 'lab' only means a physical space.

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Frequently asked questions about Lab

What does Lab mean?

A place where scientific experiments are done.

What is the definition of Lab?

a laboratory

How do you use Lab in a sentence?

a **computer/research lab**

Can you give another example of Lab?

the school science labs

What are synonyms for Lab?

Common alternatives include laboratory, research facility, testing center, science lab.

What is the opposite of Lab?

Opposite meanings include field, open space.

What words go with Lab?

It commonly pairs with science lab, laboratory experiment, in the lab, research lab.

What are common mistakes when using Lab?

Confused with 'labs' — forgetting it can be plural. Using 'lab' for non-scientific environments. Incorrectly assuming 'lab' only means a physical space.

How do you pronounce Lab?

US: /["/læb/"]/, UK: /["/læb/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Lab?

Use 'lab' in both formal and informal contexts; suitable for academic and casual conversations. Don't use it when referring to non-scientific places.

What CEFR level is Lab?

"Lab" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.