Slab

/slæb/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A large, flat piece of stone, concrete, or other material, often used in construction or as a base.

The workers poured fresh concrete to create a new slab for the patio.

A thick, flat piece of anything, typically food.

He cut a generous slab of cake for his dessert.

A flat, broad surface or area that is made of a particular material.

The artist used a slab of marble to carve the sculpture.

verb

To cover or pave with slabs.

The gardener decided to slab the path with decorative stones.

Middle English, from Old French 'eslabe' meaning 'a flat piece.'

slab of concrete

A thick piece of concrete used in construction.

slab of meat

A thick slice of meat usually served as a portion.

slab of chocolate

A large, flat piece of chocolate.

slabbed

Having been made into slabs.

slab-like

Resembling a slab in shape or appearance.

A large vehicle, often used in the context of trucks or heavy-duty vehicles.

Check out that slab cruising down the street.

To spend time lounging around, doing nothing.

I just want to slab at home this weekend.