workshop
Americannoun
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a room, group of rooms, or building in which work, especially mechanical work, is carried on.
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a seminar, discussion group, or the like, that emphasizes exchange of ideas and the demonstration and application of techniques, skills, etc..
a theater workshop; an opera workshop.
verb (used with object)
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to experiment with different versions of (a play or other performance), often in a collaborative environment.
Most comedians workshop their jokes in smaller clubs before adding them to a polished routine.
noun
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a room or building in which manufacturing or other forms of manual work are carried on
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a room in a private dwelling, school, etc, set aside for crafts
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a group of people engaged in study or work on a creative project or subject
a music workshop
verb
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(tr) to perform (a play) with no costumes, set, or musical accompaniment
Other Word Forms
- postworkshop adjective
Etymology
Origin of workshop
Example Sentences
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Her first act as a nonworking person: a solo trip to Scotland, where she took a darning workshop and learned how to repair sweaters.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026
Anna, a blogger from Penymynydd, Flintshire, was at a workshop with her nine-year-old daughter Noora.
From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026
The species Pseudolepechinella apricity reflects a sense of warmth and friendship that developed during the workshop.
From Science Daily • Mar. 25, 2026
There, she displayed her work and held a sand art workshop.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026
Celia laughs, and Friedrick takes her on a tour of his workshop.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
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