workbench

American  

[wurk-bench] / ˈwɜrkˌbɛntʃ /

noun

1. a sturdy table at which an artisan works.

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workbench British  

/ ˈwɜːkˌbɛntʃ /

noun

1. a heavy table at which work is done by a carpenter, mechanic, toolmaker, etc

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Etymology

Origin of workbench

First recorded in 1775–85; work + bench

Example Sentences

A Renaissance painting found underneath a garage workbench has sold for more than half a million pounds at an auction house in Banbury.

From BBC

Gemini Enterprise also features a no-code workbench allowing any employee to create automated workflows regardless of technical background.

From MarketWatch

His first latex creation still sits on his workbench.

From BBC

Scattered pizza boxes left on workbenches lend to the air of dorm-room fantasy but Morot is quick to open one up: no leftover slices, only delicate pieces of fabricated skin applications.

From Los Angeles Times

Had more room been available, a 32- or 34-foot width would have created a garage with plenty of room for a big workbench, lawn tractor, snowblower, etc.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• board
• counter
• desk
• shelf