noun
Uncommon
Labrador
LAB-ruh-daw
Labrador (noun) means a large, friendly breed of dog, originally bred as a retriever, popular as both a working and family dog. Example: “Their labrador bounded across the park to fetch the ball.”
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A large, friendly breed of dog, originally bred as a retriever, popular as both a working and family dog.
"Their labrador bounded across the park to fetch the ball."
How to use Labrador
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA common, good-natured dog breed, often just called a "lab."
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Common pairings
Labrador retriever
yellow Labrador
black Labrador
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Etymology
Named after the Canadian region of Labrador, itself named for the Portuguese explorer João Fernandes Lavrador.
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What does “Labrador” mean?
The word “Labrador” means a large, friendly breed of dog, originally bred as a retriever, popular as both a working and family dog. In plain terms, a common, good-natured dog breed, often just called a "lab.".
How do you pronounce “Labrador”?
“Labrador” is pronounced LAB-ruh-daw (/ˈlæb.ɹəˌdɔɹ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Labrador” in a sentence?
Here is “Labrador” used in a sentence: “Their labrador bounded across the park to fetch the ball.”
What part of speech is “Labrador”?
“Labrador” is a noun.
Where does the word “Labrador” come from?
The word “Labrador” comes from Portuguese. Named after the Canadian region of Labrador, itself named for the Portuguese explorer João Fernandes Lavrador.
Is “Labrador” a common word?
“Labrador” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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