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lab Synonyms

Another word for lab

Choosing another word for lab depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A room or building equipped for scientific experiments, research, diagnostic testing, or the manufacture of drugs and chemicals; a laboratory.

Usage Example

"The students spent two hours in the chemistry laboratory analyzing water samples."

Strongest
laboratory
Weak
workroom

• noun (Context 2)

An academic course or class session Involving practical scientific experimentation or hands-on technical work, or a medical diagnostic test performed on a clinical specimen.

Usage Example

"The doctor ordered routine blood labs to check the patient's cholesterol levels."

Strongest
laboratory
labwork
Strong
practicum

• noun (Context 3)

A Labrador retriever, a popular breed of medium-to-large sporting dog (Canis lupus familiaris) originating in Newfoundland, prized for its dense water-resistant coat, gentle temperament, and keen intelligence.

Usage Example

"Their yellow labrador loves fetching tennis balls from the lake every afternoon."

Strongest
labrador
labrador retriever

Opposites of lab

The opposite of lab shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

lecture
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Lab. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/lab
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