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

Mask-making over Zoom with members of a local makerspace?

From New York Times ● Mar. 18, 2023

She’s envisioning a kind of makerspace for poets, where groups can block out time to work on special projects like literary journals or poster campaigns.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 22, 2022

Lowe, who considers himself “pretty good at the computer but not artistic,” said he got into the makerspace business because he thought it would be a good way to help the local economy.

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

“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