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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Davidson-Schmich also noted that men’s labor force participation has steadily decreased, potentially limiting the number of women who can rely on a partner’s income when making major financial decisions such as purchasing property. Genesis Lisboa, Sun Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2026 The buildings that housed a prideful labor force are vandalized, colonized by squatters or boarded up. Mery Mogollón, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2026 These costs are defrayed by the consumption tax—which Takaichi promises to slash on food—and by income taxes paid by a shrinking labor force. Jeff Kingston, Time, 15 Feb. 2026 More retirees reentering labor force in 2026 AARP released results of a survey that found in the past six months, 7% of retirees reentered the labor force, up from 6% in the first half of 2025. Dave Carlin, CBS News, 14 Feb. 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 18 Feb. 2026.

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