slab

noun

Definition of slabnext
as in ingot

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Recent Examples of slab In a video shared with the Herald, Vega’s husband stands under a huge slab of concrete wearing a mask and gloves. — Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026 Homeowners with outdoor space can sidestep interior modifications entirely with a freestanding sauna on a slab or gravel pad. — Allison Palmer updated June 25, Sacbee.com, 25 June 2026 Bartlett’s character is like a rock slab, a vestige of an ancient religion, brought to life in overlapping strips of muslin, linen, and leather in shades of dove, cream, gray, and pale blue, with his hood pulled tight around his face and his hands wrapped in mittens. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 26 June 2026 The National Institute of Standards and Technology said long-term corrosion and the failure of multiple slab-to-column connections likely contributed to a progressive collapse after weeks of structural deterioration. — Sergio Candido, CBS News, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for slab
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slab
  1. ingot
  2. strip
  3. beam
  4. stick
Noun
  • In 2001, an 80-pound ingot was bought by a private collector for a record $8 million.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
  • People will see the deity off, wishing for a prosperous year and eating wonton resembling an ingot.
    — Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 14 Feb. 2026
Definition of ingot
Noun
  • The handle comes with one original Athena Club cartridge, which has a skin guard to prevent nicks and a hyaluronic acid serum strip.
    — Sara Coughlin, Allure, 5 July 2026
  • The strips are piled high in plastic bins, sprawled over tables and fed underneath bobbing needles.
    — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Definition of strip
Noun
  • Also present in the wood panelling inside the wall is a hand sticking out of a beam.
    — Arushi Jacob, Variety, 3 July 2026
  • In the evening, the Macy’s Fourth of July fireworks show will draw thousands of eyes upward as 85,000 shells are launched from six barges and a laser show beams up from the Brooklyn Bridge.
    — Anthony Izaguirre, Fortune, 2 July 2026
Definition of beam
Noun
  • The waterproof vinyl material can handle bathroom conditions, with easy peel-and-stick installation.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 6 July 2026
  • Place a stick or two of chalk in a drawer or toolbox to maximize its effectiveness and keep your items free from rust damage.
    — Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 5 July 2026
Definition of stick

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“Slab.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slab. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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