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

Synonyms of workshop

• factory
• mill
• shop
• plant
• works

Examples of workshop in a Sentence

He's in his workshop working on the lawnmower.

a workshop for making high-end furniture

Recent Examples on the Web

Lego resale store Bricks and Minifigs, the Junk Girls shop and workshop, and thrift shops co-exist with chains like Victoria’s Secret, Barnes and Noble, Antropolgie, Urban Outfitters, and Williams Sonoma. — Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

Schedule a workshop, outline a creative lesson, or give yourself a focused block to explore something that sparks curiosity. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 10 July 2026

Food for thought Guests are also offered food for thought in workshops on topics like mindfulness, self-compassion over self-criticism, finding your why and how to get better sleep. — Eve Chen, USA Today, 10 July 2026

Saleh sometimes leads painting workshops where participants can decorate items like ornaments and lampshades. — Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1556, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for workshop

• atop
• backdrop
• backstop
• bebop
• blacktop
• bookshop
• clatsop
• desktop
• eavesdrop
• estop
• hardtop
• hilltop

Kids Definition

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