What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
labourer
Example
The labourer was responsible for carrying the heavy bags of cement. [labourer: noun]
Example
He spent his summer working as a labourer on a construction site. [labourer: noun]
laborer
Example
The laborer was responsible for assembling the parts on the factory line. [laborer: noun]
Example
She worked as a laborer on a construction site during the summer. [laborer: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Laborer is more commonly used than labourer in American English, while labourer is more commonly used than laborer in British English.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between labourer and laborer?
Both labourer and laborer are informal words and are typically used in casual or conversational contexts. Neither word is considered particularly formal or professional.
