workshop

American  

[wurk-shop] / ˈwɜrkˌʃɒp /

noun

1. a room, group of rooms, or building in which work, especially mechanical work, is carried on.

2. 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.

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verb (used with object)

workshopped, workshopping

1. 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.

workshop British  

/ ˈwɜːkˌʃɒp /

noun

1. a room or building in which manufacturing or other forms of manual work are carried on

2. a room in a private dwelling, school, etc, set aside for crafts

3. a group of people engaged in study or work on a creative project or subject

   a music workshop

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verb

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

Other Word Forms

• postworkshop adjective

Etymology

Origin of workshop

First recorded in 1555–65; work + shop

Example Sentences

He's written a book on the subject, called Tactical Performance: The Theory and Practice of Serious Play, and taught workshops around the world.

From BBC

The band visited schools and hospitals to run music workshops, often performing in underground venues for safety.

From BBC

“Inevitably it will happen,” said Mike Tavioni, who runs a carving and arts workshop dedicated to preserving Cook Islands Maori life.

From The Wall Street Journal

At a communal table, Cheung hosts tea ceremonies and workshops around a stock of exclusive roasts you can buy.

From The Wall Street Journal

That leaves Ravinder, who makes a living from his construction company, spending weekends sequestered in his workshop.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• factory
• laboratory
• mill
• plant
• studio