labour

noun B2

Meaning

Labour refers to the physical or mental effort used in the production of goods and services, often associated with work or employment.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "labour" with "labor," which is the American English spelling.

Example Sentences

How much labour is needed to complete this project ?
The company values the hard labour of its employees .
The labour in this project took longer than we expected .
The project required a lot of labour to complete on time .

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