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workshop

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford US //ˈwɝkˌʃɑp// UK //wˈɜːkʃɒp// work·shop General-service

n. a meeting where a group of people learn about a subject by doing activities or discussing it. It can also mean a room or building where people use tools to make or fix things.

n. a meeting at which a group of people engage in intensive discussion and activity on a particular subject or project. Also refers to a room or building in which goods are manufactured or repaired.


SIMPLE

I am attending a photography workshop this weekend.

CONTEXTUAL

The management team organized a two-day workshop to help employees improve their public speaking skills.

COMPLEX

While the creative writing workshop focused on character development, the physical workshop downstairs was busy producing the hand-carved furniture for the upcoming exhibition.

Synonyms
Origin

From work + shop.

Usage

Often used with the verbs 'run', 'hold', or 'attend'.

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