computer lab

Meaning

A computer lab is a dedicated room in a school, university, or library that is filled with computers for student use. It is used for teaching digital skills, doing research, or working on assignments. Often, there are printers and specialized software available there.

Examples

• Our science teacher took us to the computer lab to research our projects.

  Our science teacher took us to the computer lab to research our projects.

• The computer lab is closed on weekends, so I have to finish my essay at home.

  The computer lab is closed on weekends, so I have to finish my essay at home.

• There are thirty desktop computers and two high-speed printers in the computer lab.

  There are thirty desktop computers and two high-speed printers in the computer lab.

• I'm going to the computer lab after class to print out my homework.

  I'm going to the computer lab after class to print out my homework.

• Is there a teacher supervising the computer lab during lunch break?

  Is there a teacher supervising the computer lab during lunch break?

Common Mistakes

• ✗ I am writing my essay in the computer room lab.

  ✓ I am writing my essay in the computer lab.

  Do not combine 'room' and 'lab.' Use either 'computer lab' (most common in schools) or 'computer room.'

• ✗ We have class in the laboratory of computers today.

  ✓ We have class in the computer lab today.

  Avoid using literal translations like 'laboratory of computers.' 'Computer lab' is the standard term.

Related Expressions

Practice

• Our class is going to the ___ to learn how to type.

  💡 The school room full of computers.

  Show answer

  computer lab

• You can print your research paper in the ___ on the second floor.

  💡 A dedicated room with PCs and printers.

  Show answer

  computer lab