workshop

[ wurk-shop ]
/ ˈwɜrkˌʃɒp /
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noun

a room, group of rooms, or building in which work, especially mechanical work, is carried on.
a seminar, discussion group, or the like, that emphasizes exchange of ideas and the demonstration and application of techniques, skills, etc.: a theater workshop; opera workshop.

Origin of workshop

First recorded in 1555–65; work + shop

OTHER WORDS FROM workshop

post·work·shop, adjective

Words nearby workshop

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Words related to workshop

laboratory, mill, studio, plant, class, seminar, factory, works, foundry, establishment, atelier

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British Dictionary definitions for workshop

workshop
/ (ˈwɜːkˌʃɒp) /

noun

a room or building in which manufacturing or other forms of manual work are carried on
a room in a private dwelling, school, etc, set aside for crafts
a group of people engaged in study or work on a creative project or subject a music workshop

verb

(tr) to perform (a play) with no costumes, set, or musical accompaniment