laborer
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈleɪbərər/
KK: /ˈleɪbərər/
noun
Definition
A person who works using their physical strength rather than their mind, often doing manual tasks for pay.
Example
The laborer worked hard all day to support his family.
Conversation
I saw a laborer working on the road today.
Oh really? It must be tough work under the sun.
Yeah, I can't imagine doing such hard laborer jobs every day.
Same here! They really deserve more recognition for their efforts.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
worker
hand
toiler
Antonyms
boss
employer
manager
verb
Definition
To work hard, especially in physical tasks or jobs.
Example
The laborer worked tirelessly to finish the construction project on time.
Tense Forms
Past: labored
Past Participle: labored
Conversation
I heard you had to labor in the heat all weekend.
Yeah, it was tough, but I got a lot done.
That sounds exhausting! Do you usually labor on weekends?
Root Explanation
Laborer → It is formed from "labor" (from Latin "labor", meaning work or toil) and "-er" (meaning a person who). A laborer is a person who works or toils, typically in a physical capacity.
Memory Tip
Think of 'labor' as the act of working, and remember that a 'laborer' is someone who engages in that work.
Visually Confused Words
colaborer
taborer
borer
tabourer
harborer
flavorer
clamorer
absorber