workshop
noun
work·shop
ˈwərk-ˌshäp 
1
: a small establishment where manufacturing or handicrafts are carried on
2
: workroom
3
: a usually brief intensive educational program for a relatively small group of people that focuses especially on techniques and skills in a particular field
Examples of workshop in a Sentence
He's in his workshop working on the lawnmower.
a workshop for making high-end furniture
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The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education held a budget workshop Monday where district leaders started planning for the 2027 fiscal year.
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Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 16 Dec. 2025
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Established in the 19th century by Francesco Moretti, this family-run workshop has created stained glass windows for churches, private homes, and other places over the course of its history.
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At the same time, participants attend workshops focused on resume writing, job interview preparation and interpersonal communication.
—Madeleine Wright, CBS News, 16 Dec. 2025
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Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 16 Dec. 2025
Handcrafted walking sticks, placemats, table runners and brooms are available at Granville’s Broom and Fiber Shops, and broom making workshops are available.
—Vivian Jones, Nashville Tennessean, 16 Dec. 2025
Established in the 19th century by Francesco Moretti, this family-run workshop has created stained glass windows for churches, private homes, and other places over the course of its history.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 16 Dec. 2025
At the same time, participants attend workshops focused on resume writing, job interview preparation and interpersonal communication.
—Madeleine Wright, CBS News, 16 Dec. 2025
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workshop
noun
work·shop
ˈwərk-ˌshäp
1
: a shop where manufacturing or the production of handicrafts is carried on
2
: workroom
3
: a usually brief educational program for a small group of people that focuses especially on techniques and skills in a particular field
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