Word: Lab
Part of Speech: Noun
Basic Definition: A "lab" is a short form of the word "laboratory." It is a place where scientists work and conduct experiments to study things, like chemistry, biology, physics, and more.
Usage Instructions: You can use "lab" when talking about places where scientific work is done, especially in schools, universities, or research facilities.
Examples: - "We have a chemistry lab at school where we do experiments." - "The scientists spent hours in the lab trying to find a cure for the disease."
Advanced Usage: In more advanced contexts, "lab" can also refer to specialized facilities for other types of research, such as a "psychology lab" or a "computer lab." It can also imply a place of innovation or development, like in technology or design.
Word Variants: - Laboratory (full form) - Labs (plural form)
Different Meanings: - "Lab" can also refer to a place where testing is done, like a "testing lab" for materials or products. - In informal contexts, "lab" can refer to any place where a lot of work or experimentation occurs, even in non-scientific fields.
Synonyms: - Laboratory - Research facility - Testing center
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs: - There are no specific idioms or phrasal verbs that use "lab" directly, but you can say "in the lab" to describe being in a scientific environment.