workshop

noun

work·​shop ˈwərk-ˌshäp How to pronounce workshop (audio)
Synonyms 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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He's in his workshop working on the lawnmower. a workshop for making high-end furniture
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There are also plans for programming, with a range of classes and workshops. — Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026 Voelkl has learned that success relies on the success of a workshop – a team of many voices, not just his own. — Arabelle Sicardi, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2026 Los Angeles has long known how to produce this kind of wonder, in its aerospace workshops, soundstages and sometimes, its architecture. — Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026 On the youth side, the TIFF Teens filmmaking workshop marks its 10th anniversary this year. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for workshop

Word History

First Known Use

1556, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of workshop was in 1556

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workshop

noun
work·​shop ˈwərk-ˌshäp How to pronounce workshop (audio)
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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