Labour Definition
labour
noun
- a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages; "there is a shortage of skilled labor in this field"
- concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of contractions to the birth of a child; "she was in labor for six hours"
- a political party formed in Great Britain in 1900; characterized by the promotion of labor's interests and formerly the socialization of key industries
- productive work (especially physical work done for wages); "his labor did not require a great deal of skill"
verb
- work hard; "She was digging away at her math homework"; "Lexicographers drudge all day long"
- 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"
- undergo the efforts of childbirth
"Labour" in song lyrics
See how labour is used in real songs:
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"Curder rapper Ernest like the one slave labour."
Flipmode Squad — Where You Think You Goin' -
"Passion is the sum of all labour"
Long Axe — In My Head -
"I'd rather pour it on hard labour"
Obscure Disorder — Lyrically Exposed (Part Two) - The Revelation
Words that rhyme with labour
Usage tips for "labour"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "labour" 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 labour to find words that pair well.