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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Since 2014, labor force participation among D-FW women has grown 3 percentage points to 63%, The News found. Alison Saldanha, Dallas Morning News, 20 Jan. 2026 Economic growth relies on labor force growth and productivity growth, and immigrants are essential to both. Stuart Anderson, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026 Informal employment still accounts for roughly 85% of Africa’s labor force. Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 19 Jan. 2026 Idaho’s labor force continues to grow faster than the national average. Angela Palermo january 16, Idaho Statesman, 16 Jan. 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 28 Jan. 2026.

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