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

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

Do you have a workbench in your garage or basement?

From Seattle Times

In the dim light above your cluttered workbench you were opening and closing 5, 10 or 20 small cardboard boxes, old plastic 35mm film canisters, or glass baby food jars, weren’t you?

From Seattle Times

Every morning when he checked on his workbench, miscellaneous items had been cleared away and placed in a small box nearby.

From New York Times

Retired postman Rodney Holbrook said after noticing clothes pegs, corks, nuts and bolts being sorted out on his workbench, he set up up a night vision camera.

From BBC

Related Words

• board
• counter
• desk
• shelf