noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
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General-American:/ˈwɝk.bɛnt͡ʃ/
Southern-England:Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.
rhymes with -ɛntʃ
CMU ARPABET:W ER1 K B EH2 N CH
Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
1
noun
Meaning 1
A sturdy bench or table at which manual work is done by a carpenter, machinist, etc.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
2
noun
Meaning 2
A horizontal padded surface, usually adjustable in height and inclination and often with attached weight rack, used for proper posture during exercise.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
3
noun
Meaning 3
a strong worktable for a carpenter or mechanic
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: work bench, bench
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: worktable, work table
Narrower terms: lab bench, laboratory bench
History
Etymology
From work + bench.
Across languages
Translations
87 source translations are retained for this English entry.