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Word

collab

Phoneticscol·lab

Definition

n. a short way to say 'collaboration'. You use it when two or more people work together on a project, like a song or a video.

n. a shortened form of 'collaboration', referring to a joint effort by two or more parties to achieve a common goal.

Examples

“The artist released a collab with a famous producer.”

“The two brands announced a collab for the summer, featuring limited-edition sneakers.”

“While the collab was initially met with skepticism, the final product proved to be a groundbreaking fusion of both artists' unique styles.”

Examples

simple

“The artist released a collab with a famous producer.”

contextual

“The two brands announced a collab for the summer, featuring limited-edition sneakers.”

complex

“While the collab was initially met with skepticism, the final product proved to be a groundbreaking fusion of both artists' unique styles.”

Real-World Examples

“Then, we get a salsa version of Tusa, her 2019 collab with Nicki Minaj.”
The Guardian · 18 Sept 2026

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Level
B2 · Upper Intermediate
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