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

This can lower latency, which is critical for allocating workloads to the edge of the network on AI workstations and PCs and other mobile devices. —Clint Boulton, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025

Guests who need to work remotely can rest assured as most Wander homes include dedicated workstations, ergonomic seating, and high-speed Wi-Fi. —Molly Peck, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025

At the next workstation, an Amish colleague in goggles presses a power buffer against a new steel lawn-mower part, fresh off a robotic welding table. —Preston Fore, Fortune, 24 June 2025

Around each level, certain jobs must be completed, like fixing machines dedicated to powering fans or workstations, which can be done more quickly by Fix and Jump classes. —Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 19 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1910, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for workstation

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