Shopfloor
(noun)
- The floor area in a factory or workshop where goods are manufactured or assembled.
- A term used to describe the working environment in a factory or workshop.
Origin:
The word 'shopfloor' is a combination of the words 'shop' and 'floor', and refers to the area where goods are manufactured or assembled in a factory or workshop.
Examples:
- The shopfloor was a busy and noisy place, with workers moving about and machines operating continuously.
- The shopfloor was equipped with state-of-the-art machinery and tools for the production of high-quality goods.
- The shopfloor manager was responsible for overseeing the production process and ensuring that everything ran smoothly.
- The shopfloor workers were highly skilled and specialized in different aspects of the manufacturing process.
- The shopfloor was kept clean and well-lit, providing a safe and healthy working environment for the workers.