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workstead

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Any place, such as a workshop, office, studio, or garage, set up where work can be performed; a workstation.

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Meaning 2

Any place, such as a workshop, office, studio, or garage, set up where work can be performed; a workstation.

A place of employment; workplace.

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noun

Meaning 3

Any place, such as a workshop, office, studio, or garage, set up where work can be performed; a workstation.

A laboratory.

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History

Etymology

From work + stead. Cognate with German Werkstatt (“workshop”), Swedish verkstad (“workshop”).

Across languages

Translations

9 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: työpaikka — place for work
  • Finnish: työpiste — place for work
  • Finnish: työtila — place for work
  • French: lieu de travail — place for work
  • Italian: postazione — place for work
  • Polish: miejsce pracy — place for work
  • Finnish: työpaikka — place of employment
  • Italian: posto di lavoro — place of employment
  • Polish: miejsce pracy — place of employment