machine shop
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of machine shop
An Americanism dating back to 1820–30
Example Sentences
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He bought his own machine shop and then sold it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026
A technician in the HRC machine shop works on an engine.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 25, 2025
He kissed his wife and girls good morning and went off to the kibbutz machine shop, which is about 200–250 yards from his home.
From Slate ● Dec. 16, 2023
Planemakers and aerospace suppliers are wrestling with shortages of workers, from engineers to machine shop operators, which is holding back plans to ramp up aircraft production needed to meet soaring travel demand.
From Reuters ● Jun. 21, 2023
At the machine shop, Mr. Ferro presented us the finished product of our newest design, Auk XIV.
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
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