Synonyms for

Workshop

Verb / ˈwɜ:ˌkʃɑ:p / Another word for workshop — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A room or building where things are made or repaired.

Synonyms & similar words

shop factory studio plant mill foundry shop garage laboratory workplace manufactory workroom forge workplace yard workplace

Synonyms by register

Formal

seminar symposium conference masterclass

Informal

class session clinic lab

Literary

atelier forge studio

Antonyms

leisure play idleness relaxation rest unemployment

Common collocations

  • writing workshop
  • art workshop
  • design workshop
  • participate in a workshop
  • attend a workshop
  • conduct a workshop
  • hands-on workshop
  • creative workshop

Word family

noun workshop
verb work

Usage note

While 'workshop' can refer to a place where manual labor is done, it is more commonly used today to describe an interactive session for learning or training.

Example sentences

  1. My dad has a workshop in the garage where he fixes things.
  2. We went to a workshop to learn how to make jewelry.
  3. The car is in the workshop getting repaired.
  4. The artist works in a workshop where she creates her sculptures.
  5. The company has a workshop where they manufacture their products.

Quotes

  • The workshop is a place where anything can happen.
  • A workshop is a way of renting an audience, and making sure you're communicating what you think you're communicating.
  • The workshop model is a little like musical chairs: when the music stops, you need to find a chair.

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