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.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39