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
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He's in his workshop working on the lawnmower.
a workshop for making high-end furniture
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Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2026
Researchers went as far as to suspect that this knowledge might have spread in books or workshops.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 12 Apr. 2026
Open to actors ages 14 and up at all experience levels, this two-session workshop, led by executive artistic director Thomas Times, will cover key audition skills including selecting and preparing a monologue and song, building a strong resume, slating, and staying calm and focused.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2026
Chinese consumers are also embracing AI agents, with a series of major tech companies hosting workshops to walk potential users through the process of installing OpenClaw on their personal devices.
—Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2026
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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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