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

Synonyms

• factory
• manufactory
• mill
• plant
• shop
• works

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

The Conservatory also offers gardening workshops, perfect for learning how to grow tropical plants or understanding their ecological importance. —Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2025

Residents of the house will have access to healthcare, psychological support, and professional development workshops. —Abby Monteil, Them., 1 Apr. 2025

As part of the 2025 program, Girl Scouts built skills in networking, business etiquette, public speaking and personal brand basics through workshops. —Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025

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Word History

First Known Use

1556, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for workshop

• atop
• backdrop
• backstop
• bebop
• blacktop
• bookshop
• clatsop
• desktop
• eavesdrop
• estop
• hardtop
• hilltop

Kids Definition

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