LAB
n. countable A2 Elementary Oxford US //ˈɫæb// UK //lˈæb// lab
n. Stands for laboratory. A room or building where scientists do experiments and study things.
n. Abbreviation for laboratory. A room or building equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching. A common clipping used in both speech and writing.
The scientist is working in the lab today.
Students must wear safety goggles and a white coat whenever they are working in the chemistry lab.
While the initial hypothesis was formed in the field, the team had to return to the lab to conduct the precise molecular analysis required for publication.
Usage
Commonly used as a modifier before other nouns, such as 'lab coat' or 'lab results'.