labor market

noun

: the number of workers who are available to be hired

Examples of labor market in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
The Lone Star State figures arrived as federal jobs data reiterated that the national labor market has remained resilient but largely stagnant. Trevor Bach, Dallas Morning News, 10 Jan. 2026 The mixed report strengthened the view that the Federal Reserve will hold rates steady at its January meeting, while leaving the door open to cuts later in 2026 if labor market softness persists. Benzinga, Freep.com, 10 Jan. 2026 Others fall into zero-sum thinking about resources and an increasingly competitive labor market. Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 10 Jan. 2026 Overall, the current state of the labor market shows a stark turnaround from the scorching market of 2021 and 2022. Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for labor market

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Labor market.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/labor%20market. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!