lab

noun (a lab, labs — short for laboratory); also Lab (a Labrador dog)

«lab» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

(informal, common) A laboratory: a room or building where scientists do experiments and tests. tree →
(informal) A Labrador, a kind of large friendly dog. tree →

In the lessons

At school: the science lab with sinks, goggles and Bunsen burners. In safety: lab rules — wear goggles, tie hair back, no food or drink. Phrases: science lab, computer lab, lab coat, lab rules.

Examples

We did an experiment in the science lab. tree →
Always wear goggles in the lab. tree →
The doctor sent my blood to the lab for tests. tree →
Scientists in lab coats checked the samples. tree →
No eating or drinking in the lab. tree →
Our neighbour has a black Lab called Max. tree →

Note

Short for "laboratory"; "lab" is used even in fairly formal writing. Countable. Lab for the dog is short for Labrador (capital L). Do not confuse with "Labour" (a UK political party).

On Mova

Trees and pragmatics of «lab» in the school dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
«lab» in the school dictionary on Mova free.

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