workshop
word
/ˈwɝkˌʃɑp/
WUR-shop
/wˈɜːkʃɒp/
WUR-shop
Definition
A workshop is a place where people make or repair things, or a short course where people learn or practice a skill together.
Usage & Nuances
When talking about a class or event, 'workshop' means an interactive, practical learning session—often shorter than a course. As a physical place, it refers to where crafts or repairs are done. Be clear from context when you mean a place vs. an event.
Spanish: taller (curso) - taller (lugar de trabajo)Portuguese (BR): oficina (local de trabalho) - oficina (curso prático)Portuguese (PT): oficina (local de trabalho) - oficina (curso prático)Chinese (Simplified): 研讨会 - 车间Chinese (Traditional): 研討會 - 車間Hindi: कार्यशालाArabic: ورشة عملBengali: কারখানা - কর্মশালাRussian: мастерская - воркшоп (обучающее занятие)Japanese: 作業場 - ワークショップVietnamese: xưởng - hội thảoKorean: 작업장 - 워크숍Turkish: atölye - atölye çalışmasıUrdu: ورکشاپ - ورکشاپ (تربیتی/تعلیمی نشست) - ورکشاپ (کاری جگہ)Indonesian: bengkel - lokakarya
Example Sentences
We learned a lot at yesterday’s coding workshop—it was really hands-on.
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The school organized a painting workshop for children.
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My father has a small workshop in the garage.
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We built a birdhouse during the science workshop.
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Are you coming to the photography workshop this weekend?
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The old tools have been sitting in the workshop for years.
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