workbench
UK: ˈwɜːkbentʃ | US: ˈwɜːrkbentʃ
n. a sturdy table or surface used for manual work, especially in carpentry or mechanics
n. (computing) a digital environment for developing or testing software
The word "workbench" combines "work" (from Old English weorc, meaning "physical or mental effort") and "bench" (from Old English benc, meaning "long seat or table"). Historically, a bench was a simple wooden structure for sitting or working, and the addition of "work" specified its purpose as a dedicated workspace. The term reflects the functional evolution of furniture from domestic seating to specialized tools for craftsmanship.
The carpenter sanded the wood on his sturdy workbench.
She organized her tools neatly along the edge of the workbench.
The software engineer tested the code in a virtual workbench.
A cluttered workbench can slow down productivity.
He built the entire model airplane at his garage workbench.