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
Recent Examples on the Web While Tangier doesn’t have the surfeit of stores that makes Marrakech so appealing, it is known for small textile and weaving workshops, and for good reason. Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 3 Aug. 2024 Eventually, Katherine realized her connection with Louis was purely physical and after an impactful workshop in which Charlie and Katherine were paired up and forced to get vulnerable with each other, the two realized the spark was still there. Joelle Goldstein, Peoplemag, 2 Aug. 2024 And this was, like, the last day of auditions for the workshop. Juan A. Ramírez, Vogue, 31 July 2024 Kepler made his solar drawings based on observations conducted both in his own house and in the workshop of court mechanic Justus Burgi in Prague. Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 31 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for workshop 

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Word History

First Known Use

1556, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 19 Aug. 2024.

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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