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
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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The weeklong program will bring the student finalists to film and game studios, workshops with industry professionals, and networking events.
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 22 June 2026
Whitehead wanted to write, but workshops rejected him and the cliquish undergraduate literary scene put him off.
—Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 22 June 2026
Most School Board members also voiced support at a June 16 workshop for a major redevelopment of North Fork Elementary in Fort Lauderdale, one of six schools the district closed this year.
—Scott Travis, Miami Herald, 21 June 2026
Pools overlook the Sea of Cortez, and the resort offers activities like pool games, ping pong, art workshops, and cooking classes.
—Chelsea Adams, USA Today, 20 June 2026
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 22 June 2026
Whitehead wanted to write, but workshops rejected him and the cliquish undergraduate literary scene put him off.
—Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 22 June 2026
Most School Board members also voiced support at a June 16 workshop for a major redevelopment of North Fork Elementary in Fort Lauderdale, one of six schools the district closed this year.
—Scott Travis, Miami Herald, 21 June 2026
Pools overlook the Sea of Cortez, and the resort offers activities like pool games, ping pong, art workshops, and cooking classes.
—Chelsea Adams, USA Today, 20 June 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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