laborer
The word “laborer” has 3 syllables: la-bor-er
It's pronounced as /ˈleɪ.bərər/
What is synonym and antonym for laborer?
In the thesaurus, “laborer” has 25 synonyms and 8 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for laborer along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for laborer
- blue-collar worker
- dogsbody
- drone
- drudge
- drudger
- employee
- foot soldier
- grub
- grubber
- grunt
- hand
- help
- helper
- hireling
- manual worker
- peon
- plugger
- serf
- slave
- slogger
- toiler
- unskilled worker
- worker
- workhorse
- working stiff
Antonyms for laborer
- goldbrick
- idler
- lazybones
- loafer
- shirker
- slouch
- slug
- sluggard
Meanings of laborer
- noun
- One who uses body strength instead of intellectual power to earn a wage, usually hourly.
Example Sentences
- The construction site employed skilled laborers to work on the new building.
- The farm needed additional laborers during the busy harvest season.
- The factory hired laborers to assemble the products on the production line.
- The skilled laborer meticulously crafted the intricate details of the handmade furniture.
- The road maintenance crew consisted of dedicated laborers repairing the pavement.
On this page you'll find 33 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to laborer, such as: blue-collar worker, dogsbody, drone, drudge, drudger, employee, foot soldier.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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