labor force

noun
UK: /ˈleɪ.bə fɔːs/
US: /ˈleɪ.bər fɔːrs/

  1. The group of people who are able to work.

    1. The labor force is ready to work now.
    2. The size of the labor force impacts economic growth significantly.

  2. The total number of people employed and unemployed in a particular area or country.

    1. Many people are joining labor force.
    2. A shrinking labor force can lead to labor shortages and increased wages.

Synonyms

workforce

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "labor force" in English means: The group of people who are able to work., The total number of people employed and unemployed in a particular area or country..

The phonetic transcription of "labor force" is /ˈleɪ.bə fɔːs/ in British English and /ˈleɪ.bər fɔːrs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "labor force": workforce.

Example usage of "labor force": "The labor force is ready to work now.". More examples on the page.