Word
workbench
Phoneticswork·bench, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈwɝkˌbɛntʃ/
UK/wˈɜːkbɛntʃ/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a strong table where you build, fix, or make things with your hands.
n. a sturdy table or flat surface designed for manual work such as carpentry, repair, or assembly.
Examples
“He fixes his bike on the workbench in the garage.”
“She cleared the workbench and laid out her tools before starting the new bookshelf.”
“Under the workshop lamp, the scarred oak workbench bore the marks of decades of projects, each scratch and stain recording a different repair.”
Examples
simple
“He fixes his bike on the workbench in the garage.”
contextual
“She cleared the workbench and laid out her tools before starting the new bookshelf.”
complex
“Under the workshop lamp, the scarred oak workbench bore the marks of decades of projects, each scratch and stain recording a different repair.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “workbench” in context.
Verb
01. assemble workbench
“It took us two hours to assemble the new workbench.”
verb + noun
02. build workbench
“They built a workbench from reclaimed timber for the school workshop.”
verb + noun
03. clamp to workbench
“Clamp the piece of wood to the workbench to hold it steady.”
verb + prep + noun
04. clear workbench
“Please clear the workbench before you start the next project.”
verb + noun
05. lean over workbench
“The technician leaned over the workbench to inspect the circuit board.”
verb + prep + noun
06. stand at workbench
“She stands at the workbench every evening making jewellery.”
verb + prep + noun
Adjective
07. cluttered workbench
“He cleared a small space on the cluttered workbench to fix the lamp.”
adj + noun
08. garage workbench
“The tools were lined up neatly above the garage workbench.”
adj + noun
09. portable workbench
“He unfolded the portable workbench in the driveway to repair his bike.”
adj + noun
10. clear off the workbench
“We cleared off the workbench to make room for the new project.”
11. hunched over the workbench
“He was hunched over the workbench, focused on repairing the watch.”
12. spend hours at the workbench
“She loves to spend hours at the workbench building models.”
Real-World Examples
“Photograph: Animal News Agency Night vision footage showed the seemingly conscientious rodent gathering clothes pegs, corks, nuts and bolts, and placing them in a tray on Holbrook’s workbench.” Etymology
From work + bench.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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