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
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Each day will feature a different workshop for lifestyle and personal development. La Jolla Light, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 June 2025 The workshop fulfills two requirements toward certification as a DONA International Certified Birth Doula: Introduction to Childbirth and Doula Birth Training. Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 23 June 2025 Several faculty members have strong connections to the nearby theater scene, including Steppenwolf, and to Broadway, with Tony Award winner KO leading workshops for musical theater students. Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 23 June 2025 The afternoon included workshops on biodiversity, textile recycling, and tensions between AI and sustainability in luxury fashion. Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 23 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for workshop

Word History

First Known Use

1556, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 30 Jun. 2025.

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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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