workshop

noun

work·​shop ˈwərk-ˌshäp How to pronounce workshop (audio)
Synonyms of workshopnext
1
: a small establishment where manufacturing or handicrafts are carried on
2
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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Complimentary activities change day to day and include options like flower-arranging classes, foraging workshops, and farm tours. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 May 2026 The company also has a workshop in Los Angeles, which is closed to the general public. Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 25 May 2026 Second-year students take a trip to London for workshops with the Royal Shakespeare Company and the British American Drama Academy, while first-year students participate in the Powers New Voices Festival for playwrights developing new works. Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 25 May 2026 The two-story structure contains workshops, medical facilities and preparation areas for field expeditions, as well as a control tower for the air and marine operations. Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 25 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for workshop

Word History

First Known Use

1556, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of workshop was in 1556

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“Workshop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/workshop. Accessed 27 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

workshop

noun
work·​shop ˈwərk-ˌshäp How to pronounce workshop (audio)
1
: a shop where manufacturing or the production of handicrafts is carried on
2
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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