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
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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Matthew Kelly
april 6, Kansas City Star, 6 Apr. 2026
The workshop will go over the essentials of budgeting, looking and applying for a rental unit, avoiding rental scams, and dealing with landlords and property managers.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
Private museum tours, sandal-making workshops, and boat trips to the nearby islands of Aegina and Kea (where another One&Only opens in 2024) can be arranged.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Apr. 2026
The Pledge hosts workshops for students, with speakers who talk about conflict resolution and peacekeeping.
—Michael Cuglietta, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2026
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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
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