workshop

noun

work·​shop ˈwərk-ˌshäp How to pronounce workshop (audio)
1
: a small establishment where manufacturing or handicrafts are carried on
2
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

Examples of workshop in a Sentence

He's in his workshop working on the lawnmower. a workshop for making high-end furniture
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The topic of scheduling a workshop is on the council’s Tuesday meeting agenda. Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2025 Advocacy organizations that defend immigrant rights such as the Rural & Migrant Ministry and the Finger Lakes Rapid Response Network have held workshops to teach immigrants about their legal rights and to discourage them from spreading panic with unverified reports. Ana Ley, New York Times, 30 May 2025 Each bottle of perfume is made by hand in their workshop following authentic traditions of French haute perfumerie. Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025 In addition to personal branding sessions, writing workshops, and mock showrunner meetings, writers will also have a chance to simulate various writers’ room scenarios and meet with potential representation. Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 29 May 2025 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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/workshop. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.

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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
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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