Labor
Noun, Verb
UK
/ˈleɪ.bər/
US
/ˈleɪ.bɚ/
Level: Easy - A1 (Beginner)
Definition
(n) : Work that needs effort; also the process of giving birth.
(v) : To work hard.
(v) : To work hard.
Example
"(n) : Construction workers often do heavy labor under the sun for long hours."
"(n) : She started labor earlier than expected, so the family rushed to the hospital."
"(v) : She labored for hours to carry the heavy boxes and arrange everything by herself."
Explanation
Labor means hard physical work. For example he farmers did heavy labor in the fields. It can also mean the work people do to earn money, such as in factories or construction. Another meaning is the process of giving birth, like she went into labor early. As a noun, it refers to work; as a verb, it means to work with effort, like he labored all day to finish the task.
👉 It is the US spelling; the UK spelling is “Labour”.