workstation

noun

work·​sta·​tion ˈwərk-ˌstā-shən 

1

: an area with equipment for the performance of a specialized task usually by a single individual

2

a

: an intelligent terminal or personal computer usually connected to a computer network

b

: a powerful microcomputer used especially for scientific or engineering work

Examples of workstation in a Sentence

Employees should keep their workstations neat and organized.

Recent Examples on the Web

DeStefano had hooked up a new piece of gear to his digital audio workstation, and the program downloaded a driver that clashed with Ableton, a ProTools-like music creation platform. — Tom Roland, Billboard, 2 Oct. 2026

Product marketing plays up the same idea, pitching double-bowl designs such as the 33-inch Ruvati workstation for multitaskers who want one spot for washing veggies and drying dishes. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 2026

Why the trend is taking off now Two forces are pushing workstation sinks into more kitchens. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 1 Oct. 2026

Better yet, those dividers pull out and double as flat tops for the crate, turning it into a makeshift workstation or seat (without leaving the milk crate imprint on your skin afterward). — New Atlas, 1 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1910, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for workstation

• ablation
• aeration
• bination
• carnation
• cassation
• castration
• causation
• centration
• cessation
• cetacean
• chelation
• citation