plural noun
People whose jobs mainly involve physical work, often in construction, farming, or similar jobs.
The construction site employed many laborers.
Several laborers work on the farm during the summer.
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How to pronounce laborers
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LEYbererz
/ˈleɪ.bɚ.ɚz/
3 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Form of laborer
People whose jobs mainly involve physical work, often in construction, farming, or similar jobs.
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Useful expressions
a worker hired for one day at a time, often for temporary physical work
The day laborer found work at a nearby construction site.