It's a Labrador retriever.
Source: tatoeba (2439823)
Labrador
/ˈlæb.ɹəˌdɔɹ/
Synonyms for "labrador" (7 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (2)
Noun(2 words)
breed-specificgun dog
Strong matches (2)
Noun(2 words)
lablabrador peninsula
Related words (3)
Noun(3 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: breed-specific, gun dog, lab, labrador peninsula, labrador region.
- Sentence evidence is available for labrador, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from opengloss.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "labrador".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "labrador"
Keep "labrador" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "labrador" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "labrador", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "labrador" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
7 entriesMore specific
10 entriesLabrador PeninsulaLabrador coastNorthern LabradorSouthern Labradorblack coatblack labradorchocolate coatchocolate labradoryellow coatyellow labrador
Collocations
10 entriesLabrador PeninsulaLabrador SeaLabrador climateLabrador coastLabrador currentLabrador regionLabrador retrieverblack labradorchocolate labradoryellow labrador
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
2 entriesLabrador retrieverLabradorian
Translations
38 translations across 20 languages.
Chinese Cantonese
1 entries- 拉布拉多 name (mainland portion of the province of Newfoundland and Labrador)
Chinese Mandarin
1 entries- 拉布拉多 name (mainland portion of the province of Newfoundland and Labrador)
Danish
1 entries- labrador name (Dog breed)
Esperanto
1 entries- Labradoro name (mainland portion of the province of Newfoundland and Labrador)
Finnish
3 entries- Labrador name (mainland portion of the province of Newfoundland and Labrador)
- Labrador name (mainly historical geographical region)
- labradorinnoutaja name (Dog breed)
Greek
1 entries- Λαμπραντόρ name (mainland portion of the province of Newfoundland and Labrador)
Hebrew
1 entries- לַבְּרָדוֹר name (Dog breed)
Hindi
3 entries- लैब्राडोर name (mainland portion of the province of Newfoundland and Labrador)
- लैब्राडोर name (mainly historical geographical region)
- लैब्राडोर name (Dog breed)
Inuktitut
1 entries- ᓄᓇᑦᓱᐊᒃ name (mainland portion of the province of Newfoundland and Labrador)
Irish
3 entries- Labradar name (mainland portion of the province of Newfoundland and Labrador)
- Leithinis Labradar name (mainly historical geographical region)
- labradór name (Dog breed)
Japanese
2 entries- ラブラドール name (mainland portion of the province of Newfoundland and Labrador)
- ラブラドール name (mainly historical geographical region)
Korean
2 entries- 래브라도 name (mainland portion of the province of Newfoundland and Labrador)
- 래브라도 name (mainly historical geographical region)
Lithuanian
1 entries- labradoro retriveris name (Dog breed)
Macedonian
3 entries- Лабрадор name (mainland portion of the province of Newfoundland and Labrador)
- Лабрадор name (mainly historical geographical region)
- лабрадор name (Dog breed)
Marathi
3 entries- लॅब्रडॉर name (mainland portion of the province of Newfoundland and Labrador)
- लॅब्रडॉर name (mainly historical geographical region)
- लॅब्रडॉर name (Dog breed)
Ottoman Turkish
1 entries- لابرادور name (mainland portion of the province of Newfoundland and Labrador)
Polish
3 entries- Labrador name (mainland portion of the province of Newfoundland and Labrador)
- Labrador name (mainly historical geographical region)
- labrador name (Dog breed)
Portuguese
2 entries- Labrador name (mainland portion of the province of Newfoundland and Labrador)
- labrador name (Dog breed)
Russian
2 entries- Лабрадо́р name (mainland portion of the province of Newfoundland and Labrador)
- лабрадо́р name (Dog breed)
Spanish
3 entries- Labrador name (mainland portion of the province of Newfoundland and Labrador)
- Labrador name (mainly historical geographical region)
- labrador name (Dog breed)
Sample sentences
10 total sentences available.
Yanni's labrador seemed friendly.
Source: tatoeba (8803370)
Yanni talked to his labrador.
Source: tatoeba (9381609)
Tom qualified for the 400m hurdles regional championship after an incident involving a squirrel and a labrador retriever.
Source: tatoeba (10504461)
Showing 4 of 10 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "labrador"?
Closest matches include breed-specific, gun dog, lab, labrador peninsula, labrador region.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "labrador"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.