makerspace

American  

[mey-ker-speys] / ˈmeɪ kərˌspeɪs /

Or maker space

noun

1. a collaborative workshop that supplies equipment and technology, as 3D printers, soldering tools, industrial sewing machines, etc., for creative projects.

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Etymology

Origin of makerspace

First recorded in 2000–05; maker ( def. ) (in sense “hobbyist who makes tangible physical objects”) + space ( def. )

Example Sentences

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makerspace

The families produced the PPE inside a local makerspace, a community-operated space that houses 3-D printers, laser cutters, sewing machines and vinyl cutters, many of which were donated by church members.

From Washington Post ● Apr. 12, 2020

He ran a 400-square-foot makerspace in his hometown of Provo, Utah.

From The Verge ● Feb. 5, 2020

Classes have access to the Collaboratory once a week, but teachers will be able to reserve the mobile makerspace carts any time.

From Seattle Times ● Dec. 16, 2017

“Our makerspace will be different than everybody else’s in Wichita in that it will employ arts-related facilities and equipment.”

From Washington Times ● Oct. 8, 2016

A separate makerspace with evening hours, run by GoCreate, will offer facilities for metalworking, woodworking, textiles and digital creation to students and local residents.

From New York Times ● Aug. 4, 2016