Workshop
/ˈwɜːrkʃɒp/
Definitions
2 meaningsA meeting or session in which a group of people engage in discussion or activity on a particular subject or project.
/ˈwɜːrkʃɒp/
A meeting where people discuss or learn about a subject.
The company organized a workshop to train employees on new software.
💡 Simply: Imagine a group of friends getting together to learn how to bake a cake or fix a bike. A workshop is like that, but usually for grown-up things like learning a new job skill.
👶 For kids: A workshop is like a class where people learn to do something new together, like painting or fixing toys.
More Examples
I attended a writing workshop to improve my creative skills.
The art gallery hosts workshops for children every Saturday.
How It's Used
"The university offers workshops on various writing skills."
"Employees attended a workshop on team building."
A room or building where work, especially manufacturing or repair work, is carried out.
/ˈwɜːrkʃɒp/
A building or room where things are manufactured or repaired.
The carpenter spent his day in his workshop, crafting furniture.
💡 Simply: A workshop can also be a place where people make or fix things, like a garage where cars get repaired.
👶 For kids: A workshop is a place where people make or fix things, like a house for making stuff!
More Examples
The auto mechanic's workshop was equipped with state-of-the-art tools.
The sculptor used their workshop to create large metal art pieces.
How It's Used
"The mechanic worked in his workshop, repairing cars."
"The artist's workshop was filled with paintings and tools."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
writer's workshop
A class or gathering where writers share and critique their work.
"She found her writing style improved after joining a writer's workshop."
body shop
A place where cars are repaired
"I took my car to the body shop after the accident."
From Middle English *werkshoppe*, from Old English *weorċ* (“work”) + *scoppa* (“shop”).
The term 'workshop' has been used since the 17th century, evolving from its original meaning of a place where work is done to include collaborative learning environments.
Memory tip
Think of a gathering where people work together to solve a problem or learn a new skill.
Word Origin
"work-place"