English Expression · Intermediate
lab rat
A student or employee who spends a great deal of time working in a laboratory
Pronunciation: say lab rat
Meaning
A student or employee who spends a great deal of time working in a laboratory.
Example
As a graduate student, she loved being a “lab rat,” Dr. Blackburn said, adding, “I was just really focused on the science, the science, the science.”
As a graduate student, she loved being a “lab rat,” Dr. Blackburn said, adding, “I was just really focused on the science, the science, the science.”
Practice tips
- Practice lab rat out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.