workbench

noun

work·​bench ˈwərk-ˌbench How to pronounce workbench (audio)
: a bench on which work especially of mechanics, machinists, and carpenters is performed

Examples of workbench in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Along the opposite wall is a metal workbench with ice-cutting tools. Sandra Upson, WIRED, 25 July 2024 The problem has been figuring out how to move lasers off the workbench and onto the battlefield. David Szondy, New Atlas, 23 July 2024 The dread-experiencing man was given a hammer and a workbench and encouraged, for some reason, to repair a broken chair. Chris Klimek, Washington Post, 22 July 2024 Bonus: The silhouette reminds us of a vintage workbench. Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 2 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for workbench 

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1675, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of workbench was circa 1675

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“Workbench.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/workbench. Accessed 10 Sep. 2024.

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workbench

noun
work·​bench ˈwərk-ˌbench How to pronounce workbench (audio)
: a bench on which work is done

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