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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As the population ages and migration declines, the size of the labor force is shrinking. Allison Schrager, Twin Cities, 8 Mar. 2026 The labor force participation rate edged lower to 62%, its lowest since December 2021. Jeff Cox, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2026 Robots will be a labor force that needs no rest. Eric Schmidt, Time, 3 Mar. 2026 Modernizing federal workforce systems, expanding apprenticeships, strengthening education-industry partnerships and increasing labor force participation must be national priorities. Jeffrey Ball, Oc Register, 2 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for labor force

Word History

First Known Use

1844, in the meaning defined above

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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 11 Mar. 2026.

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