labor-intensive
adjective
la·bor-in·ten·sive ˈlā-bər-in-ˌten(t)-siv 
: having high labor costs per unit of output
especially : requiring greater expenditure on labor than in capital
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His parents worked in restaurants or in anything else labor-intensive, where work hours were long. —
Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 16 Apr. 2026 Dining here feels Michelin star in every aspect, from the exquisite setting, polished service, and superb cuisine showcasing luxury ingredients in sophisticated, labor-intensive preparations. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026 For example, labor-intensive oral exams didn’t become an endangered species just because of the swelling student-to-instructor ratio. —ArsTechnica, 13 Apr. 2026 How to Use This Technique in the Kitchen The kitchen is the heart of the home—and often the messiest and most labor-intensive to clean. —Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for labor-intensive
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Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 16 Apr. 2026 Dining here feels Michelin star in every aspect, from the exquisite setting, polished service, and superb cuisine showcasing luxury ingredients in sophisticated, labor-intensive preparations. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026 For example, labor-intensive oral exams didn’t become an endangered species just because of the swelling student-to-instructor ratio. —ArsTechnica, 13 Apr. 2026 How to Use This Technique in the Kitchen The kitchen is the heart of the home—and often the messiest and most labor-intensive to clean. —Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for labor-intensive
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“Labor-intensive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/labor-intensive. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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