Labour
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 labour under the sun for long hours."
"(n) : She started labour earlier than expected, so the family rushed to the hospital."
"(v) : She laboured for hours to carry the heavy boxes and arrange everything by herself."
Explanation
Labour means hard physical work. For example he farmers did heavy labour 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 labour early. As a noun, it refers to work; as a verb, it means to work with effort, like he laboured all day to finish the task.
👉 It is the UK spelling; the US spelling is “Labor”.