workstation

noun

work·​sta·​tion ˈwərk-ˌstā-shən 

1

: an area with equipment for the performance of a specialized task usually by a single individual

2

a

: an intelligent terminal or personal computer usually connected to a computer network

b

: a powerful microcomputer used especially for scientific or engineering work

Examples of workstation in a Sentence

Employees should keep their workstations neat and organized.

Recent Examples on the Web

Just as synthesizers, drum machines, and digital audio workstations redefined music production, AI is simply the next step in this evolution. —Rowan Briggs, Mercury News, 18 Apr. 2025

Good Work: Follows checklists consistently; fixes minor issues when spotted; maintains clean and organized workstations. —Mark Murphy, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025

It’s built for laptop users who want the convenience of a full workstation without the hassle. —Stackcommerce Team (sponsored), PC Magazine, 12 Apr. 2025

The focus on ergonomics extends beyond furniture selection to the entire workstation design. —Arpit Jain, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1910, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for workstation

• ablation
• bination
• carnation
• cassation
• castration
• causation
• centration
• cessation
• cetacean
• chelation
• citation
• collation