Workroom

/ˈwɜːrkˌruːm/

Meaning & Definition

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

The zone
When I'm in the zone, I can create anything in my workroom.
The lab
I love experimenting in my workroom; it's like my own little lab.