Laborer

Pronunciation: /ˈleɪbərər/

Definitions of laborer

noun A person engaged in physical work, especially in a manual or industrial job.

Example Sentences

A1 The laborer worked hard in the fields all day.

A2 The laborer used a shovel to dig trenches for the construction project.

B1 The laborer was responsible for loading and unloading trucks at the warehouse.

B2 The skilled laborer was able to operate heavy machinery on the construction site.

C1 The laborer's union negotiated for better working conditions and higher wages.

C2 The experienced laborer was promoted to a supervisory role within the company.

Examples of laborer in a Sentence

formal The laborer worked diligently to complete the construction project on time.

informal The laborer put in long hours to get the job done.

slang That laborer is a hard worker, always giving it their all.

figurative The laborer was the foundation of the team, holding everything together.

Grammatical Forms of laborer

• past tense: labored
• plural: laborers
• comparative: more laborious
• superlative: most laborious
• present tense: labor
• future tense: will labor
• perfect tense: have labored
• continuous tense: is laboring
• singular: laborer
• positive degree: laborer
• infinitive: to labor
• gerund: laboring
• participle: laboring

Origin and Evolution of laborer

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'laborer' originated from the Latin word 'laborare', which means 'to work'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'laborer' has come to refer to someone who performs physical work for a living, often in manual or unskilled tasks.