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

All students will be granted access to facilities and workshops staged at the L’Oréal Italia Academy and, as part of the partnership with the company’s professional division, will get directly in contact with the firm’s network and its salons. —Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 30 Mar. 2026

The shop often held community events and doubled as a writer’s workshop with a table dedicated to writers to practice their craft and learn from industry professionals. —Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026

During these workshops, attendees receive support with resume building, cover letter preparation, interview skills and more. —Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026

Beyond one-day events, YGT offers ongoing programming — including coding workshops, mentorship opportunities, and even a moderated online gaming community designed to create safe, collaborative spaces for youth. —CBS News, 29 Mar. 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