labs
word · lemma: lab
/ˈɫæbz/
labz
/lˈæbz/
labz
Definition
Short for 'laboratories', places where scientific, medical, or technological experiments and research are done.
Usage & Nuances
'Labs' is an informal, plural form of 'laboratory' and common in academic, school, and tech environments. Used with subjects: 'science labs', 'computer labs'. Not used for animals (like Labrador dogs).
Spanish: laboratoriosPortuguese (BR): laboratóriosPortuguese (PT): laboratóriosChinese (Simplified): 实验室Chinese (Traditional): 實驗室Hindi: प्रयोगशालाएँArabic: مختبراتBengali: ল্যাব - গবেষণাগারRussian: лабораторииJapanese: ラボ - 実験室Vietnamese: phòng thí nghiệmKorean: 실험실Turkish: laboratuvarUrdu: لیب - تجربہ گاہIndonesian: laboratorium
Example Sentences
Our school has three new labs for science classes.
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Students use the labs to do experiments.
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The chemistry and physics labs are on the second floor.
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A lot of cool new tech comes from university labs these days.
natural
Sometimes the computer labs get so crowded you can't find a seat.
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If you need help, the assistants in the labs are really helpful.
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