workshop

noun work·shop \ ˈwərk-ˌshäp \

|Updated on: 7 Jul 2018

Definition of workshop

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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Examples of workshop in a Sentence

He's in his workshop working on the lawnmower.
a workshop for making high-end furniture

Recent Examples of workshop from the Web

At the budget workshop on Wednesday, Rudy began the meeting with a list of construction projects that needed funding and others that had been suspended due to a lack of funding.

— michelle iracheta, Houston Chronicle, "Coffer running dry in Oak Ridge North; city looks toward future," 30 June 2018
The office also conducts one-hour workshops on dealing with heat and other issues.

— frank kummer, Philly.com, "Weather warning: These Philadelphia neighborhoods get the hottest in a heat wave," 29 June 2018
Barks has now lived a zero-waste lifestyle for three years and helps teach workshops on how to adopt some of those practices.

— sarah bowman, Indianapolis Star, "Carmel teacher's family road trip across the U.S. takes a 'trashy' turn," 19 June 2018
The fair will include workshops on starting a business, marketing, bid processes, risk planning, and more.

— kirby adams, The Courier-Journal, "Starting a business? Not before you attend this free entrepreneur fair," 19 June 2018
Workshop on guns spotlight divisions Back at the convention, progressives and conservatives came together during an afternoon workshop on guns.

— ledyard king, USA TODAY, "One group tries to lower the volume on the high-decibel noise that's further dividing a polarized nation," 17 June 2018
This workshop allows attendees to learn specific tools in navigating and connecting to services available, understand care options and costs, and stay informed on the legislative issues impacting seniors and family caregivers.

— Courant Community, "Community News For The Windsor Locks Edition," 12 June 2018
The students — many of whom are homeless — have already gone through workshops on how to do job interviews and craft resumes.

— benjamin oreskes, www.latimes.com, "Many people work hard to avoid the homeless. These volunteers embrace them," 7 June 2018
In hopes of bolstering those numbers, the city this week launched an outreach campaign that includes bilingual workshops on how to apply.

— ryan gillespie, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Orlando hopes simplified process helps Latino businesses grow," 5 June 2018

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First Known Use of workshop

1556

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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workshop Synonyms

Synonyms

factory, manufactory, mill, plant, shop, works;

Related Words

sweatshop;

atelier, studio, workplace, workroom;

yard;

WORKSHOP Defined for English Language Learners

workshop

noun

Definition of workshop for English Language Learners

: a place where things are made or repaired
: a class or series of classes in which a small group of people learn the methods and skills used in doing something