workshop — A room or building where manual or manufacturing work is done
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A room or building where manual or manufacturing work is done
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈwɜːrkʃɑːp/
Example Sentences
- The pottery workshop was so popular that people had to book three months in advance.
- After the cooking workshop, everyone was too full to move because they ate everything they made.
- His garage workshop is so messy that he spends more time looking for tools than actually fixing things.
workshop
NOUN[/ˈwɜːrkʃɑːp/]
A room or building where manual or manufacturing work is done
A room or building where manual or manufacturing work is done
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
A 16th-century English compound formed by combining 'work' (labour, activity) and 'shop' (place, establishment). Originally denoted a craftsman's workplace where manual labour and production occurred, later expanding in modern usage to encompass educational sessions and interactive learning environments.
Breakdown
work (labour, activity) + shop (place, establishment). The compound merges the concept of productive activity with a designated physical location where such work takes place.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The pottery workshop was so popular that people had to book three months in advance.”
“After the cooking workshop, everyone was too full to move because they ate everything they made.”
“His garage workshop is so messy that he spends more time looking for tools than actually fixing things.”
“The company organizes monthly workshops to help employees develop new skills.”
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