Synonyms for

Slab

Verb / slæb / Another word for slab — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a thick, flat piece of stone, wood, or concrete, typically rectangular

Synonyms & similar words

Synonyms by register

Antonyms

Common collocations

  • concrete slab
  • stone slab
  • thick slab
  • thin slab
  • large slab
  • flat slab
  • slab of chocolate
  • slab of butter

Word family

noun slab
verb slab
adjective slabby

Usage note

A 'slab' typically refers to a thick, flat piece of a solid material. It is often used in construction (e.g., concrete slab) or for describing food items like chocolate or butter.

Example sentences

  1. The baker placed a slab of butter on the counter.
  2. The construction workers lifted the concrete slab into place.
  3. She used a slab of granite as a cutting board.
  4. The artist created a sculpture from a slab of marble.
  5. The patio was paved with large concrete slabs.

Quotes

  • The world is a huge slab of pavement and we're all just standing on it.
  • A good book is a lighthouse; a wise man is a lighthouse; conscience is a lighthouse; compassion is a lighthouse; science is a lighthouse! They all show us the true path! Keep them in your life to remain safe in the rocky and slippery ways of life! Keep distance with those making you drift away from the right path!
  • The first time I saw a slab of meat on a counter, I gagged.

Try these popular words

Explore more words