workshop
UK: ˈwɜːkʃɒp | US: ˈwɜːrkʃɑːp
n. a room or building where manual or industrial work is done
n. a meeting or group engaged in intensive discussion or activity on a particular subject
vt. to refine or improve (a creative work) through collaborative feedback
The word "workshop" combines "work" (from Old English weorc, meaning "physical or mental effort") and "shop" (from Old English sceoppa, meaning "booth or stall for trade"). Originally, it referred to a physical space for crafting or manufacturing. By the 19th century, it expanded metaphorically to describe collaborative learning or creative sessions, reflecting the shift from manual labor to intellectual exchange.
The carpenter built custom furniture in his small workshop.
The university hosted a poetry workshop for aspiring writers.
We need to workshop the script before finalizing the dialogue.
The team attended a leadership workshop to improve communication.
Her jewelry workshop is equipped with specialized tools for metalwork.