1. physical or mental work, especially of a hard or fatiguing kind
Usage: plural of labor
2. workers considered as a group, especially those doing manual work
Usage: plural of labor
3. the process of childbirth
Usage: plural of labor; medical

1. works hard; makes great effort
Usage: third person singular present of labor

Examples

• The construction labors were exhausting in the summer heat.
• She labors over every detail of her paintings.
• The factory depends on skilled labors from the local community.
• He labors under the misconception that success comes easily.
• The labors of childbirth lasted twelve hours.
• She labors to support her family through difficult times.
• The labors went on strike for better working conditions.