workshop

noun

work·​shop ˈwərk-ˌshäp How to pronounce workshop (audio)
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
Recent Examples on the Web Crucially, these interventions can be integrated directly into regular leadership interactions, creating ongoing value without the need for disruptive, time-consuming workshops. Cristian Hofmann, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024 Dignity for Divas has partnered with local giants like Amazon, Starbucks and Microsoft, who have provided donations and participated in the organization’s workshops. Liam Quinn, People.com, 19 Oct. 2024 Other events include an acting workshop, panels on socially impactful storytelling, entertainment law, film festival strategy, music supervision, film financing and a talkback session with Braham and Branch. Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 2024 In the sprawling Chopard Apartment suite, wood panelling has been created by Les Ateliers de la Chapelle, a network of workshops that is also working on the restoration of Napoleon's apartment at the Château de Rambouillet. Felix Bischof, theweek, 14 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for workshop 

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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 31 Oct. 2024.

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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