lb.
abbreviation
pound.
lb.
1 Americanabbreviation
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lbs.,
plural
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lb
plural
L.B.
2
American
abbreviation
L.B.
3
American
abbreviation
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landing barge.
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light bomber.
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local board.
lb
1
British
abbreviation
lb
2
British
abbreviation
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cricket leg bye
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Also: lb.. pound (weight)
LB
3
British
abbreviation
lb
Scientific
Etymology
Origin of lb.1
< Latin lībra, plural lībrae
Origin of L.B.2
From New Latin Litterārum Baccalaureus; Līterārum Baccalaureus
Example Sentences
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The approximately 30 lb. trophy is meant to separate so that players can hold the top section aloft.
From Salon ● Apr. 15, 2025
As a result, the biggest EVs have truly enormous batteries—like the 3,000 lb. battery that powers the 9,083 lb.
From Slate ● Jan. 31, 2023
Elsewhere, a recipe for turtle soup begins: “Soak ½ lb. of sun-dried turtle meat in cold water for four days, changing the water each day.”
From New York Times ● Oct. 21, 2021
Playing alongside Donald is Ndamukong Suh, a 6-foot-4, 313 lb. behemoth, that has wrecked offensive game plans since coming into the league as the 2nd overall pick in 2010.
From Fox News ● Jan. 30, 2019
Art3mis: What if I were a 300 lb. gal named Charlene, who lives in her mom’s basement in suburban Detroit?
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
Shockingly, Hilgers also declared that a different law passed in 2005, L.B.
From Slate ● Oct. 16, 2024
The teen, who was only identified as L.B. in court documents, decided to skip out on Harrison Central High School’s graduation ceremony held Saturday in response to the ruling.
From Washington Times ● May 21, 2023
L.B. had selected a dress to wear with her cap and gown.
From Seattle Times ● May 20, 2023
The girl was listed as L.B. in court papers.
From Reuters ● May 20, 2023
I answered her phone one day when she was away from the desk, and Holmes said, “Is L.B. there?”
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
"The 800 lb gorilla of television comedy for fifty years, he was beloved by everyone, and has left not a mark but a footprint," he wrote.
From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2026
Butter was 55 cents per lb and up and very often not too fresh.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 7, 2023
According to Reuters data, ICE arabica price futures traded at around $1.75 per lb in early 1980, more than 10% higher in nominal terms than today's levels.
From Reuters ● Aug. 7, 2023
We used @ShaqDieselONeal sized 1/2 lb 100% Angus beef patties from @Meat District to create the perfect burger.
From Salon ● Jul. 30, 2023
IngredientsAmountWeightCaloriesUnit CostTotal Cost Cooked chicken meat, cubed 12 lb.
From Quantity Cookery Menu Planning and Cooking for Large Numbers by Lenore Richards
Miami Dolphins: Jacob Rodriguez, LB, Texas Tech — The reliable Rodriguez could go earlier – maybe to Dallas – but would help stabilize rebuilding Dolphins defense.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 22, 2026
Washington Commanders: Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State — The Commanders get a versatile leader in the middle who can play all four downs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 22, 2026
“After the pandemic, there’s been huge talk about finding third spaces or community spaces. I think people crave that more,” she said, adding that she’s proud LB Bookworms has provided that to so many people.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 16, 2026
LB: I just knew I was in pain.
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2025
It is noteworthy, however, that LB transfers V, IX, to a position after the second phase of the Life.
From The Latin & Irish Lives of Ciaran Translations Of Christian Literature. Series V. Lives Of The Celtic Saints by R.A. Stewart MacAlister
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