labor force

noun

Examples of labor force in a Sentence

the corporation has a labor force of nearly 100,000 people
Recent Examples on the Web
These examples are automatically compiled from online sources to illustrate current usage. Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
People talk about changes in the labor force and cost efficiency, but neglect AI's broader impact. Dan Gardner, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024 California’s official unemployment rate — the percentage of jobless workers among the state’s labor force — remained unchanged in September at 5.3%. Dan Walters, The Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2024 At the same time, men are falling behind, with a steady decline in labor force participation rates and desire to work. Jason Ma, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2024 There is an intensifying need to grow the labor force at every level of workplace skill. Gary Stix, Scientific American, 10 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for labor force 

Word History

First Known Use

1844, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of labor force was in 1844

Dictionary Entries Near labor force

Cite this Entry

“Labor force.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/labor%20force. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

More from Merriam-Webster on labor force

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!