Laboratory

/ləˈbɔːrətɔːri/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A room or building equipped for scientific experiments, research, or testing.

The scientist spent all day in the laboratory conducting experiments.

A place where controlled conditions are established to study specific phenomena or carry out scientific tests.

In the chemistry laboratory, students learn how to handle various chemicals safely.

An environment where technical and clinical testing is performed, especially in a medical context.

The laboratory results confirmed the diagnosis made by the doctor.

Late Latin 'laboratorium' from 'laborare' meaning 'to work'.

wet laboratory

A lab that primarily conducts research involving liquids.

dry laboratory

A lab that primarily conducts research involving computations or simulations.

laboratory animals

Animals used for experimentation in laboratories.

scientist

A person who conducts scientific research.

experiment

A procedure undertaken to test a hypothesis.

research

Systematic investigation to establish facts or reach new conclusions.

Lab

I'll be in the lab all day working on my project.

Test kitchen

We’re using the test kitchen to try out new recipes.