workshop
WURK-shop
Workshop (noun) means a room or small building used for manufacturing or manual work. Example: “The blacksmith's workshop was full of tools, sparks and the smell of hot metal.”
noun
1
A room or small building used for manufacturing or manual work.
"The blacksmith's workshop was full of tools, sparks and the smell of hot metal."
"Dad keeps his bike parts in a cold, cluttered workshop at the bottom of the garden."
"He builds furniture in a workshop behind his house."
2
A short, hands-on course or session for a small group focused on a particular skill.
"We attended a one-day pottery workshop where everyone made a small bowl."
"She signed up for a weekend writing workshop."
"The company ran a workshop on effective time management."
How to use workshop
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither a physical space for manual work, or a hands-on training session.
Common pairings
attend a workshop
writing workshop
car workshop
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Word forms
- Plural
- workshops
- Third person singular
- workshops
- Past tense
- workshopped
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Etymology
A combination of "work" and "shop."
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Frequently asked questions
What does “workshop” mean?
The word “workshop” means a room or small building used for manufacturing or manual work. In plain terms, either a physical space for manual work, or a hands-on training session.
How do you pronounce “workshop”?
“Workshop” is pronounced WURK-shop (/ˈwɝk.ʃɑp/ in IPA).
How do you use “workshop” in a sentence?
Here is “workshop” used in a sentence: “He builds furniture in a workshop behind his house.”
What part of speech is “workshop”?
“Workshop” is a noun.
Is “workshop” a common word?
“Workshop” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “workshop” have?
“Workshop” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a room or small building used for manufacturing or manual work.
What is the difference between a "workshop" and a "seminar"?
A "workshop" is a short, hands-on session for a small group focused on practising a particular skill, so participants usually do activities themselves. A "seminar" is more discussion- or lecture-based, often centred on presenting and debating ideas. Workshops emphasise doing, while seminars emphasise talking and listening.
What is the difference between a "workshop" and a "studio"?
A "workshop" is a room or small building used for manufacturing or manual work, often equipped with tools and machinery. A "studio" is typically a space for artistic work such as painting, design, music, or photography. The line is loose, but "workshop" leans toward practical crafts and repairs.
What is the difference between a "workshop" and a "conference"?
A "workshop" is a small, focused, hands-on training session. A "conference" is a larger event, often lasting days, where many people gather to hear talks and share ideas, sometimes with workshops running inside it. Size and interactivity are the main differences.
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