laboratory
7 synonyms for laboratory, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A room or building equipped for scientific research, testing, or experiments.
Synonyms
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How to use laboratory
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
research laboratory
laboratory results
laboratory equipment
Etymology
From Medieval Latin laboratorium, a place for laboring or working, built on Latin labor, "work."
Full origin of laboratory →Frequently asked questions
What does “laboratory” mean?
The word “laboratory” means a room or building equipped for scientific research, testing, or experiments. In plain terms, a place set up for scientific work, testing, or making chemical products.
How do you pronounce “laboratory”?
“Laboratory” is pronounced luh-BO-ruht-ree (/ˈlæb(ə)ɹəˌtɔɹi/ in IPA).
How do you use “laboratory” in a sentence?
Here is “laboratory” used in a sentence: “She spends most of her week in the laboratory running DNA tests.”
What is another word for “laboratory”?
Words with a similar meaning to “laboratory” include lab and laboratorium.
What part of speech is “laboratory”?
“Laboratory” is a noun.
Where does the word “laboratory” come from?
The word “laboratory” comes from Medieval Latin. From Medieval Latin laboratorium, a place for laboring or working, built on Latin labor, "work.".
Is “laboratory” a common word?
“Laboratory” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “laboratory” have?
“Laboratory” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a room or building equipped for scientific research, testing, or experiments.
What is the difference between a 'laboratory' and a 'lab'?
There is no difference in meaning; 'lab' is simply the common short, informal form of 'laboratory'. Use 'laboratory' in formal or written contexts and 'lab' in everyday speech.
What is the difference between a 'laboratory' and a 'workshop'?
A laboratory is equipped for scientific research, testing, or preparing substances like chemicals and medicines. A workshop is set up for making or repairing physical objects, often with tools and machinery rather than experiments.
