slab

noun
UK: /slæb/
US: /slæb/

  1. A thick, flat piece of a hard material such as stone, wood, or concrete.

    1. We put a slab of concrete in the garden for the shed.
    2. The kitchen counter featured a beautiful granite slab that was cool to the touch.

  2. A portion or piece of something, often food, that is relatively thick and flat.

    1. He ate a slab of chocolate cake after dinner tonight.
    2. She spread butter on a slab of bread, enjoying her simple afternoon snack.

Synonyms

flagstone piece lump sheet block
slab transitive-verb

  1. To pave or cover with flat stones or concrete slabs.

    1. They'll slab the path with paving stones this summer.
    2. The courtyard was expertly slabbed, creating a smooth and even surface.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "slab" in English means: A thick, flat piece of a hard material such as stone, wood, or concrete., A portion or piece of something, often food, that is relatively thick and flat..

The phonetic transcription of "slab" is /slæb/ in British English and /slæb/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "slab": flagstone, piece, lump, sheet, block.

Example usage of "slab": "We put a slab of concrete in the garden for the shed.". More examples on the page.