Meaning & Definition of word "Workroom"

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    Workroom

    /ˈwɜːrkˌruːm/

    noun:

    • 1. A room specifically designed for work, especially in a craftsman or artistic context.
      • Example: The artist set up her easel in the sunlit workroom to begin her new painting.
    • 2. A workspace where tasks such as manufacturing or assembling products can be carried out.
      • Example: The factory’s workroom was bustling with employees assembling the latest gadgets.
    • 3. A space for conducting workshop activities and projects, often used for educational purposes.
      • Example: The community center offers a workroom for locals to learn woodworking skills.

    Etymology

    The word 'workroom' originates from the combination of 'work' meaning activity involving mental or physical effort, and 'room' referring to a space within a building.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    home office:

    A workroom set up at home for professional tasks.

    crafting space:

    A designated area in a workroom for arts and crafts.

    design studio:

    A workroom focusing on design activities.

    Related Words

    workspace:

    A physical or digital area where work is carried out.

    atelier:

    A workshop or studio, especially for an artist.

    studio:

    A place for artistic work, particularly for audio and visual work.

    Slang Meanings of workroom

    Meaning: The zone

    Example Sentence: When I'm in the zone, I can create anything in my workroom.

    Meaning: The lab

    Example Sentence: I love experimenting in my workroom; it's like my own little lab.