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 man who once provided motivation through trap beats and raw lyrics is now providing it through hands-on mentorship and workshops. Stephanie Tharpe, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025 The method by which these were sold—which hinged upon the provision of a down payment—allowed a wider range of customers to afford Breguet’s work and offered his workshops steady cashflow. Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 30 July 2025 Tickets for the teas go on sale Sept. 3. Ballet Arkansas’s School for Dance has also opened enrollment for its fall session, with classes for children, pre-professional training, adult ballet, Youth America Grand Prix Program, master classes and winter workshops with a year-end showcase. Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 30 July 2025 Art from this year’s Reflections workshop for adults 55 and older is featured. La Jolla Light, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 July 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 3 Aug. 2025.

Kids Definition

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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