labs (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /læbz/

Definition

A room or building equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching, or for the manufacture of drugs or chemicals.

Examples

• The chemistry labs are on the third floor of the science building.

• She spent most of her time working in the genetics lab.

• The company has invested heavily in new research and development labs.

How to Use labs

in the lab (prepositional phrase)

Located or working within a laboratory. — "The scientists were busy in the lab all night."

lab work (collocation)

Tasks or experiments performed in a laboratory. — "The students completed their lab work for the week."

run a lab (collocation)

To manage or operate a laboratory. — "Dr. Evans has been running her own genetics lab for ten years."

Synonyms of labs

Words with a similar meaning to labs:

• facility
• workshop
• studio

Antonyms of labs

Words with the opposite meaning to labs:

• office
• classroom

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