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Workshop

UK /["/ˈwɜːkʃɒp/"]/US /["/ˈwɜːrkʃɑːp/"]/

Definition

a period of discussion and practical work on a particular subject, in which a group of people share their knowledge and experience

In simple words: A place where people learn or make things together.

Examples

  • The photography workshop helped me improve my camera skills.
  • She attended a workshop on creative writing last weekend.
  • Our company held a workshop to train employees in new software.
  • The artist’s workshop was filled with beautiful paintings and sculptures.
  • He spent the afternoon fixing old furniture in his workshop.
  • The workshop was equipped with all the necessary tools and equipment.
  • During the workshop, participants worked on team-building exercises.
  • The car mechanic has a workshop behind his house where he repairs vehicles.

Usage notes

Use 'workshop' when referring to hands-on learning sessions or craft-making. It's appropriate in educational, professional, and hobbyist contexts but might sound out of place in casual conversation about leisure activities.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a 'work' shop where tools and ideas are shared.

Collocations

  • day-long
  • two-day
  • weekend
  • series
  • hold
  • host
  • offer
  • cover something
  • examine something
  • focus on something
  • discussion
  • session
  • leader
  • at a/​the workshop
  • during a/​the workshop
  • in a/​the workshop
  • a member of a workshop
  • a participant in a workshop
  • craft
  • design
  • pottery
  • set up
  • employ somebody
  • in a/​the workshop

Synonyms

  • class
  • seminar
  • training session
  • course
  • session

Antonyms

  • seminar
  • lecture

Common mistakes

  • Confused with 'seminar' which is more about lectures than hands-on activities.
  • Using 'workshop' to refer to a regular meeting instead of a creative or learning session.
  • Mispronouncing it as 'work-shop'—the stress is on the first syllable.