workshop

[wurk-shop]

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.

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

/ 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

verb

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

Other Word Forms

• postworkshop adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of workshop¹

First recorded in 1555–65; work + shop

Example Sentences

Developer Dido Property Limited wants to build workshops, offices, 18 sound stages, cafes and parking spaces.

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The council said it would pay for projects providing warm hubs, free meals, cookery workshops and money advice.

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Mr Jiménez's workshop on the main provincial road is there to help any that need new tyres.

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It offers activities and workshops that help them build the foundations for a fulfilling life.

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A few metres along the street, Naji Assakra said he received a demolition notice for his metal workshop as well, which he said supports six families.

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Related Words

• factory 
• laboratory 
• mill 
• plant 
• studio