noun a speech sound produced by bringing the lips together
adjective relating to or involving the lips
In music, 'labial' may refer to organ stops that are played with the lips, or techniques involving the lips in playing wind instruments.
In linguistics, 'labial' refers to sounds produced with the lips, such as 'p', 'b', and 'm'.
In anatomy, 'labial' may refer to structures or muscles around the lips.
In dentistry, 'labial' refers to the surface of the tooth that faces the lips.
In speech therapy, 'labial' sounds are often targeted in exercises to improve articulation.
In linguistics, a writer may use the term 'labial' to describe sounds that are produced by the movement of the lips, such as the sounds 'p', 'b', and 'm'.
A psychologist may use the term 'labial' when discussing facial expressions and nonverbal communication, as the lips play a significant role in conveying emotions.