Labor Definition
labor
noun
- a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages; "there is a shortage of skilled labor in this field"
- productive work (especially physical work done for wages); "his labor did not require a great deal of skill"
- concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of contractions to the birth of a child; "she was in labor for six hours"
- an organized attempt by workers to improve their status by united action (particularly via labor unions) or the leaders of this movement
- a political party formed in Great Britain in 1900; characterized by the promotion of labor's interests and formerly the socialization of key industries
- the federal department responsible for promoting the working conditions of wage earners in the United States; created in 1913
- any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted; "he prepared for great undertakings"
verb
- strive and make an effort to reach a goal; "She tugged for years to make a decent living"; "We have to push a little to make the deadline!"; "She is driving away at her doctoral thesis"
- work hard; "She was digging away at her math homework"; "Lexicographers drudge all day long"
- undergo the efforts of childbirth
"Labor" in song lyrics
See how labor is used in real songs:
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"First of all, any jail time, is hard labor"
9th Prince f/ Islord — Lyrical Disaster -
"To boxed the botanically inclined child slave labor"
Aesop Rock — Facemelter * -
"Security's the javelin, catch it; labor"
Aesop Rock — Commencement at the Obedience Academy
Words that rhyme with labor
Usage tips for "labor"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "labor" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for labor to find words that pair well.