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

Synonyms of workshop

• factory
• mill
• shop
• plant
• works

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

In addition to exhibitions, visitors can also attend artist lectures, art workshops for all ages, and public tours. —Sharael Kolberg, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026

The two-day event included open mic opportunities, visiting performers, a Sunday filled with workshops and more. —David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026

The weekend event was one of four ArtWalk San Diego festivals in the region each year, and the events support ArtReach San Diego, an organization aimed at increasing equity in visual arts education in schools with free or low-cost workshops. —Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026

Alongside the film program, Queer East presents talks, workshops, live performances and a late-night rave on May 16. —Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 27 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1556, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for workshop

• atop
• backdrop
• backstop
• bebop
• blacktop
• bookshop
• clatsop
• desktop
• eavesdrop
• estop
• hardtop
• hilltop

Kids Definition

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