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workshop

|work/shop|

B1

🇺🇸

/ˈwɜrkˌʃɑp/

🇬🇧

/ˈwɜːkʃɒp/

place for work

Etymology
Etymology Information

'workshop' originates from the Old English word 'weorc' meaning 'work' and 'sceoppa' meaning 'shop'.

Historical Evolution

'weorc' and 'sceoppa' combined to form the Middle English word 'werkshop', which eventually became the modern English word 'workshop'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'a place where work is done', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a room or building where tools and machinery are used for manufacturing or repairing goods.

The artist spent hours in her workshop creating sculptures.

Synonyms

Noun 2

a meeting at which a group of people engage in intensive discussion and activity on a particular subject or project.

The company organized a workshop on leadership skills.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39