slab
Slab (noun) means a thick, flat piece of a hard material, such as stone or concrete. Example: “Workers poured a concrete slab for the new garage floor.”
How to use slab
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA thick, flat chunk of solid material, like stone, concrete, or meat.
Word forms
slabber comparative, more slab comparative, slabbed past tense, slabs plural, slabs plural, slabs plural, slabs singular, slabbest superlative, most slab superlative
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Etymology
From Middle English sclabbe, of uncertain origin, possibly related to older words for a slippery or smooth piece of timber.
Rhymes for slab
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What does “slab” mean?
The word “slab” means a thick, flat piece of a hard material, such as stone or concrete. In plain terms, a thick, flat chunk of solid material, like stone, concrete, or meat.
How do you pronounce “slab”?
“Slab” is pronounced slab (/slæb/ in IPA).
How do you use “slab” in a sentence?
Here is “slab” used in a sentence: “Workers poured a concrete slab for the new garage floor.”
What part of speech is “slab”?
“Slab” is a noun.
Where does the word “slab” come from?
The word “slab” comes from Middle English. From Middle English sclabbe, of uncertain origin, possibly related to older words for a slippery or smooth piece of timber.
Is “slab” a common word?
“Slab” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C2 level.
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