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

Here, the feel is of a car-free village where guests and day-tripping locals can mingle over pétanque games, art galleries, and craft workshops, casual and fine dining cuisine, and rejuvenating sessions in the spa’s Iyashi Dôme. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 May 2026

That debate will be paired with a practical AI workshop on May 26, where creator Paco Torres is set to produce a full vertical-series episode in front of attendees using only artificial intelligence models. —Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 11 May 2026

We often get asked to join meetings and workshops, but they’re usually oriented toward helping a Western institution solve its problems. —Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 11 May 2026

Some prioritize stillness and meditation, others lean into hiking, strength training or workshops on philosophy. —Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 11 May 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