Synonyms for Labor
Definition of 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"
17 synonyms found
Writing tips for "labor"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like childbed, confinement, dig can replace "labor" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
With 17 alternatives available, "labor" gives you flexibility across registers — from formal to casual, from literary to conversational. Try pairing these synonyms with our rhyme finder to discover words that both mean and sound like what you need.
"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