Word
Definitions
01a place for making things
B1 · Intermediate Countable noun
n. a room or building where people use tools and machines to make or fix things.
n. a physical space, typically smaller than a factory, dedicated to manual manufacturing, repair, or craft work.
“He spends every Saturday in his workshop building wooden furniture for his friends.”
“The artisan's workshop was cluttered with specialized tools and raw materials, reflecting decades of dedicated practice in leatherworking.”
02an educational meeting
B1 · Intermediate Countable noun
n. a meeting where a small group of people learns about a subject by doing practical activities.
n. a brief, intensive educational session emphasizing interaction, collaboration, and practical problem-solving among a small group.
“I attended a photography workshop to learn how to use my new camera properly.”
“The management team organized a two-day workshop to address communication barriers and develop a more cohesive strategy for the upcoming quarter.”
03to develop an idea
C1 · Advanced Formal
v. to work on an idea or a piece of writing with a group to make it better.
v. to develop or refine a creative work or concept through collaborative discussion and iterative testing.
“The writers decided to workshop the script with actors before filming started.”
“The playwright spent several months workshopping the new production at a local theatre to identify pacing issues before the official premiere.”
Usage
The verb is transitive and requires a direct object, such as a play, a script, or a proposal.
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “workshop” in context.
Verb
01. attend a workshop
“I decided to attend a workshop on creative writing to improve my storytelling skills.”
verb + noun
02. conduct a workshop
“The expert will conduct a workshop for teachers on how to use new classroom technology.”
verb + noun
03. organize a workshop
“The human resources department is organizing a workshop to discuss workplace diversity.”
verb + noun
Adjective
04. intensive workshop
“We participated in an intensive workshop that lasted for three full days.”
adj + noun
05. interactive workshop
“The interactive workshop allowed participants to practice their coding skills in real time.”
adj + noun
Noun
06. series of workshops
“The university is hosting a series of workshops throughout the semester.”
noun + of + noun
07. workshop participant
“Each workshop participant received a certificate of completion at the end of the session.”
noun + noun
Preposition
08. in a workshop
“The students spent the afternoon in a workshop learning how to repair old bicycles.”
prep + noun
Real-World Examples
“A range of activities are on offer, including space-themed arts and crafts and an adult workshop exploring solar eclipses and the night sky.” “The project began at the 2023 Graduate Research Workshop in Combinatorics in Wyoming, where Wisby joined researchers he had never worked with before.” Etymology
From work + shop.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Idioms
01. Santa's workshop
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper IntermediateOxford
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