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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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 11 Jun. 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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