Word: Lab

Pronunciation

/la:b/

Definitions

• Noun: (abbreviation of laboratory) A room or building equipped for scientific research, experimentation, or teaching, especially in the fields of biology or chemistry. For example: “The students conducted their experiments in the science lab.”

  • Noun: (informal) A laboratory coat worn by scientists, doctors, or technicians in a laboratory or medical setting. For example: “She put on her white lab before starting work.”

• Noun: (informal) A place where a particular type of work or activity is carried out, often with experimental or creative connotations. For example: “The artist has her own art lab where she tries out new techniques.”

Phrases

• “Work in a lab” refers to engaging in scientific research or experiments in a laboratory.
• “Set up a lab experiment” means to prepare and arrange materials and equipment for testing or research purposes.
• “Lab results” refer to the outcomes or findings from tests or experiments performed in a laboratory.

Example Sentences

• Noun (laboratory): “The team spent long hours in the physics lab working on their groundbreaking project.”
• Noun (lab coat): “Upon entering the sterile environment, he donned his pristine lab.”
• Noun (experimental space): “In the culinary lab, they tested various combinations of ingredients to create new recipes.”

Synonyms

• Laboratory
• Research facility
• Testing center
• Experimental station
• Workshop (in informal, creative contexts)
• Studio (for arts or design-related labs)