workbench

noun

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

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Crane deployment for tender and equipment bays, 132 gallons of petrol storage in jerry cans, crew wet room, crew workbench and store provide scientific and research teams with top of industry equipment and work areas, or leisure guests with more toys than imaginable. Kathleen Turner, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025 Instead, open the garage door and use a leaf blower to quickly blow out any dust, dirt, cobwebs, or sawdust that might be lying on the floor, coating the workbench, or sticking to the ceiling. Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2025 Made in Japan from durable stainless steel, this minimalist design will add a touch of modern elegance to any workbench. Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 14 May 2025 Take extra precautions at home: If no basement is available, seek shelter under something sturdy, like a table or workbench. Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for workbench

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 8 Sep. 2025.

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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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