workbench

[ wurk-bench ]

noun

1. a sturdy table at which an artisan works.

workbench

/ ˈwɜːkˌbɛntʃ /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of workbench¹

First recorded in 1775–85; work + bench

Example Sentences

A workbench within X’s building, where Tidal develops and tests its underwater camera systems.

From MIT Technology Review

The heavy-duty belt clip is a huge plus because not only is there a thumb lever to pinch the hook open to attach to thick belts or pants pockets, but it also has two holes so it can be mounted to a wall or workbench.

From Popular-Science

First I had to set up a workbench, something that required multiple ill-informed Home Depot visits and calls to my dad.

From Outside Online

Workbench meant that advertisers could run ad campaigns within Apple’s app ecosystem themselves to either drive people to a site, a download from iTunes or get someone to watch a video.

From Digiday

They were not designed via the epiphany of an unlettered Russian sergeant at a workbench, as fables would have it.

From The Daily Beast

Cut a slot in a board or in the workbench large enough to receive the stop A flat.

From Project Gutenberg

With this the young gentleman jumped lightly upon the workbench where he nursed his knees and smoked his pipe.

From Project Gutenberg

If furnished with shelves, it can be used as a bookcase or tool closet, and when fully opened, it makes a handy workbench.

From Project Gutenberg

The average home mechanic with a few tools seldom has a place to work and is usually without a workbench.

From Project Gutenberg

She slid the long box onto the workbench, started to speak, but changed her mind and said nothing.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• board
• counter
• desk
• shelf