English · Science & Technology
laboratory
/ləˈbɒr.ə.tri/
[/ləˈbɒr.ə.tri/]
research room
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A room or building equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching.
Example
The new laboratory was filled with microscopes, test tubes, and carefully labelled chemical samples.
The new laboratory was filled with microscopes, test tubes, and carefully labelled chemical samples.
Etymology
From Medieval Latin 'laboratorium' (a place for work), from Latin 'laborare' (to work).
How & Where It’s Used
Often shortened to 'lab'; used in science, medicine, and industry.