Synonyms for

Laboratory

Verb / ˈlæbrʌˌtɔ:ri: / Another word for laboratory — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a room or building equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching, or for the manufacture of drugs or chemicals

Synonyms & similar words

lab sciencelaboratory sciencelab researchlab testingground researchlaboratory lab workshop

Synonyms by register

Formal

research facility experimental center testing facility scientific institute

Informal

lab shop digs

Literary

atelier observatory

Antonyms

home classroom office studio workshop kitchen garden

Common collocations

  • science laboratory
  • research laboratory
  • chemistry laboratory
  • biology laboratory
  • university laboratory
  • medical laboratory
  • private laboratory

Word family

noun laboratory
adjective laboratorial

Usage note

The informal abbreviation 'lab' is very common in both spoken and written English. 'Laboratory' is typically used in more formal or scientific contexts.

Example sentences

  1. The students conducted a science experiment in the laboratory.
  2. The scientists worked in the laboratory to find a cure for the disease.
  3. The laboratory technician tested the sample in the lab.
  4. The pharmaceutical company has a state-of-the-art laboratory for drug development.
  5. The university has a well-equipped laboratory for research purposes.

Quotes

  • In the laboratory, we have the opportunity to observe and discover things that we would never be able to see otherwise.
  • The laboratory is a place of discovery and innovation.
  • Science is all about experimentation and the laboratory is where the magic happens.

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