noun
workshop
A place equipped for practical work, or a meeting for hands-on learning.
She repairs wooden chairs in a workshop behind her house.
Etymology
The compound names a place equipped for practical work. The meeting sense extends that hands-on setting to collaborative learning and practice.
More examples
- The workshop has a sturdy bench and plenty of tools.
- We practice basic sewing skills at a weekend workshop.
- The library offers writing workshops where participants share and revise drafts.
Forms
workshop · workshops