laboratory
Translation
laboratory, lab
Examples
She works in a research laboratory.
She works in a research laboratory.
The school has a new science laboratory.
The school has a new science laboratory.
Grammar Patterns
in a/the laboratory We conducted the experiment in the laboratory.
Similar Words
Synonyms: lab, workshop, research center
Etymology
From Medieval Latin 'laboratorium', meaning 'a place for labor or work', from 'laborare' (to work).
Memory Tips
It's a place for 'labor' (work), especially scientific work. Often shortened to 'lab'.