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Definition of workbench

workbench

/ˈwɝːkˌbɛntʃ/
work · bench
Plural:workbenches
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workbench Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A sturdy table at which manual work, such as carpentry, assembly, or repair, is performed.

Example

"He spent the entire weekend in the garage, building wooden birdhouses at his workbench."

2

A software environment or interface containing a set of tools designed for development, testing, or database management.

Example

"The software engineers used the SQL workbench to query the database and troubleshoot the connection issue."

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• Nearby Words

workaround
workbag
workbasket
workbench
workboat
workbook
workboot

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the mid-17th century; a compound formed from 'work' and 'bench'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Workbench. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/workbench
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