workshop

noun work·shop \ ˈwərk-ˌshäp \

|Updated on: 4 Aug 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

Dean points to Ohio, where the state hosted a workshop on how to deal with the birds.

— jordyn hermani, Indianapolis Star, "Black vultures are eating cows alive. But it's difficult to legally kill the birds.," 13 July 2018
The event is part of a series of free Self-Service Center workshops on a variety of topics that take place the first Wednesday of each month at the Main Courthouse in downtown West Palm Beach.

— kari barnett, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Free workshop in Delray Beach to feature state HOA laws," 13 July 2018
Though the open-mic night is one of the last Homeward Bound events, Ms. Lum often hosts film screenings, public workshops on arts like papermaking and puppetry, and other events through her community group, the W.O.W. Project.

— New York Times, "Things to Do in NYC: Astoria for a Pool Day, and Open-Mic Night Plus Dumplings in Chinatown," 12 July 2018
Stacie Stewart, who runs the beverage programs for Edward Lee's Louisville restaurants, including Whiskey Dry, 610 Magnolia and MilkWood, recently led a workshop on lower proof drinks at the Atlanta Food and Wine Festival.

— dana mcmahan, The Courier-Journal, "These summer-friendly, low-alcohol boozy bevys don't skimp on flavor," 10 July 2018
In 2011, the company paid Stillwell’s way to a workshop on using Facebook data for research, and in 2015 a Facebook researcher invited Kosinski to present his findings at a conference in Long Beach, California.

— issie lapowsky, WIRED, "The Man Who Saw the Dangers of Cambridge Analytica Years Ago," 19 June 2018
In addition to engaging consultants to lead workshops on communication and management, the company brings in a professor who leads group talks on emotional intelligence several times during the year.

— azcentral, "Top Companies to Work for in Arizona-Small Companies," 7 June 2018
This summer, the organization will return to their summer home base at Dyett High School for the Arts, offering workshops on writing, open mic performances and podcasting as well as other types of media.

— morgan greene, chicagotribune.com, "After Twitter beef, Chicago nonprofit no longer named for Kanye West's late mother," 5 June 2018
Nintendo, a main sponsor, will host free workshops on making toy pianos or fishing rods.

— benny evangelista, San Francisco Chronicle, "Maker Faire Bay Area returns to San Mateo this weekend," 18 May 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