laboratory — a room or building equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a room or building equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlæbrəˌtɔːri/
Example Sentences
- The mad scientist's laboratory exploded when he mixed coffee with energy drinks.
- Students must wear safety goggles in the chemistry laboratory.
- My phone became a laboratory for testing how many social media apps one device can handle.
laboratory
NOUN[/ˈlæbrəˌtɔːri/]
a room or building equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching
Scientists conducting experiments in laboratory
Every discovery inside the laboratory began with years of failed experiments and careful observation. (LAB + story → every laboratory contains scientific STORIES built from experiments, mistakes, discoveries, and research)
Inside the laboratory, careful discovery slowly transformed theory into proven knowledge.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Medieval Latin laboratorium, itself formed from the Latin verb laborare meaning 'to work.' Originally used to describe the workshops where alchemists conducted their experiments, the term came to denote a dedicated space for systematic work and investigation.
Breakdown
labor- (from Latin laborare, 'to work') + -atorium (Latin suffix denoting place or location), literally meaning 'a place where work is done.'
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📝Examples
“The mad scientist's laboratory exploded when he mixed coffee with energy drinks.”
“Students must wear safety goggles in the chemistry laboratory.”
“My phone became a laboratory for testing how many social media apps one device can handle.”
“The medical laboratory will process your blood test results within 24 hours.”
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