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

Their first workshop is still in the works and Bolger said the participants' feedback had built her confidence to teach - an experience that is "completely new" for her.

From BBC

In the afternoon, some work making chairs for a small wage at the prison workshop.

From Barron's

Students in writing workshops are loath to honestly criticize each other’s work, especially if the writer belongs to a sacrosanct group.

From The Wall Street Journal

Over the next three years, BBC Get Singing will expand with interactive singing workshops and performances for young people, and training opportunities for teachers and vocal leaders.

From BBC

The artwork took him and two helpers several months to complete at his workshop on the east side of L.A.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• factory
• laboratory
• mill
• plant
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