5 letter words starting with LAB

Parts of Speech: Noun, verb

Definitions:

1. a small piece of paper, fabric, plastic, or similar material attached to an object and giving information about it.
2. to attach a label to (something).
3. to describe or categorize (someone or something) in a way that is inaccurate or unfair.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈleɪbəl/
• UK: /ˈleɪbl̩/

Origin and Usage: The word "label" comes from the Old French word "label" meaning "ribbon, fringe". It was originally used to describe a piece of ribbon or cloth attached to a garment for identification purposes. The verb form of "label" came into use in the 17th century and means "to attach a label to something". The figurative sense of "labeling" someone or something in a negative or unfair way has been in use since the 19th century.

Synonyms: tag, sticker, marker, tab, ticket

Related Words: badge, brand, stamp, tabby, tache

Example Sentences:

• The label on the back of the shirt said "100% cotton".
• She carefully labeled each jar with its contents.
• Don label him as lazy just because he doesn like to work late.

Here is the requested information on "labia": Labia

1. Parts of Speech: Noun

2. Definitions: The labia are the two folds of skin that surround the vaginal opening in females.

3. Pronunciations: US: /ˈleɪbiə/, UK: /ˈleɪbɪə/

4. Origin and Usage: The word "labia" is derived from the Latin word "labium" which means "lip". It has been used in English since the early 17th century to refer to the folds of skin around the vaginal opening in females.

5. Synonyms: None

6. Related Words: None

7. Example Sentences:

• She felt a sharp pain in her labia during childbirth.
• The doctor examined her labia for signs of infection.
• The labia can become swollen and tender during menstruation.

Here is the requested information: Labor

Parts of Speech: Noun, Verb

Definitions:

1. Work, especially hard physical work. (e.g. The construction workers were putting in long hours of labor to finish the project.)
2. A particular form of work or task, especially one that is difficult or unpleasant. (e.g. The labor of caring for a sick relative can be emotionally draining.)
3. A group of workers who band together to achieve better working conditions or pay. (e.g. The labor union went on strike to demand higher wages.)
4. The process of giving birth. (e.g. After hours of labor, the baby was finally born.)

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈleɪ.bɚ/
• UK: /ˈleɪ.bər/

Origin and Usage:

The word "labor" comes from the Latin word "laborare," which means "to work." It has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to work or toil. The word has since taken on additional meanings, including the process of giving birth and the collective efforts of workers to improve their conditions. "Labor" is commonly used in both formal and informal settings to describe work or the act of working.

Synonyms:

• Work
• Toil
• Effort
• Exertion
• Industry

Related Words:

• Table
• Label
• Cable
• Stable
• Fable

Example Sentences:

• She labored for hours to finish the project on time.
• The labor of farming is