labors

[ˈleɪbərz]

labors Definition

• 1. work, especially hard physical work
• 2. the process of childbirth
• 3. a political party formed to represent the interests of workers or labor unions

Using labors: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "labors" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The labors of the farmers were rewarded with a bountiful harvest.

• Example

  She was in labor for several hours before giving birth.

• Example

  The Labor Party won the election by a narrow margin.

labors Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for labors

• work
• toil
• effort
• exertion
• drudgery

Antonyms for labors

• leisure
• rest

Phrases with labors

• labor of love

  work that is done for pleasure rather than financial gain

  Example

  He spent years restoring the old car as a labor of love.

• manual labor

  work that involves physical effort, especially in contrast to mental or office work

  Example

  He worked in construction doing manual labor.

• division of labor

  the assignment of different tasks to different people or groups in order to improve efficiency

  Example

  The assembly line was designed to maximize the division of labor.

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Summary: labors in Brief

The term 'labors' [ˈleɪbərz] refers to work, especially hard physical work, exemplified by 'The labors of the farmers were rewarded with a bountiful harvest.' It also refers to the process of childbirth, and a political party formed to represent the interests of workers or labor unions. Phrases like 'labor of love' denote work done for pleasure, while 'manual labor' refers to physical work. 'Division of labor' is the assignment of different tasks to different people or groups to improve efficiency.