Word
labrador
Phoneticslabrador
/ˈɫæbɹəˌdɔɹ/
Definition
n. a popular breed of large dog with a friendly nature and short hair. They are often used as family pets or as working dogs to help people.
n. a large, versatile breed of retriever dog known for its gentle temperament and dense, water-resistant coat.
Examples
“The golden labrador ran across the park to catch the ball.”
“Because of their high intelligence and calm nature, many labradors are trained as guide dogs for the blind.”
“While originally bred for retrieving game in harsh coastal environments, the labrador has become one of the most ubiquitous domestic breeds due to its exceptional sociability and trainability.”
Examples
simple
“The golden labrador ran across the park to catch the ball.”
contextual
“Because of their high intelligence and calm nature, many labradors are trained as guide dogs for the blind.”
complex
“While originally bred for retrieving game in harsh coastal environments, the labrador has become one of the most ubiquitous domestic breeds due to its exceptional sociability and trainability.”
Usage
Often shortened to 'lab' in informal contexts.
Etymology
Named after Portuguese explorer João Fernandes Lavrador, from Portuguese lavrador (“landholder, farmer”), ultimately from Latin labor (“work”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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