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Definition of laboratory

laboratory

/ˈlæb.ɹəˌtɔːɹ.i/
lab · o · ra · to · ry
Plural:laboratories
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laboratory Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A room or building equipped for scientific research, experiments, measurement, or teaching.

Example

"The chemistry students spent the afternoon conducting experiments in the university laboratory."

2

An institution or organization that conducts scientific research or develops specific technologies and chemicals.

Example

"The national laboratory received renewed government funding to continue its renewable energy research."

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• Nearby Words

labeler
labelmate
labor
laboratory
labored
laborer
laborious

Word Origin & Etymology

Early 17th century: from medieval Latin laboratorium, meaning 'a place for labor or work', derived from the Latin verb laborare 'to work'.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Laboratory. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/laboratory
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