labor force

noun

Synonyms of labor forcenext

Examples of labor force in a Sentence

the corporation has a labor force of nearly 100,000 people
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Because, for all its self-aggrandizing mythology, the modern studio system is just a labor force, and like any workplace, when its employees cease doing their jobs, that’s when the product stops coming. Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 5 Feb. 2026 Research shows that when adequate support is unavailable, workers, especially parents, are more likely to reduce hours or leave the labor force altogether. Sothy Eng, The Conversation, 2 Feb. 2026 In the rest of the territory, companies or nations attempting to mine would have to build their own energy grid and transport networks, given the interior’s lack of either, as well as import an entire skilled labor force. Tristan Bove, Fortune, 30 Jan. 2026 Workforce development and readiness came up several times during the event, as various speakers said the state needs to do something about recent declines in the labor force. P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 30 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for labor force

Word History

First Known Use

1844, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of labor force was in 1844

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“Labor force.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/labor%20force. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.

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