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woodshop

[ ˈwʊdˌʃɒp ]

Noun

^{Context #1 | Noun}

at a construction site

A workshop where wood is worked and manipulated to create various wooden items, such as furniture, cabinets, and decorative pieces.

Synonyms

carpentry workshop, woodworking studio.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
woodshop	See above for 'woodshop'.
carpentry workshop	Typically used in professional or vocational settings, it emphasizes the training aspect and the professional skills involved in carpentry. She attended a carpentry workshop to learn advanced joinery techniques The carpentry workshop was filled with the sound of hammers and saws
woodworking studio	Often used to describe an artist's or hobbyist's space where intricate or creative wooden pieces are crafted, focusing on the artistic element. His woodworking studio is lined with exotic woods and hand tools The artist created beautiful carvings in her woodworking studio

Word

Description / Examples

woodshop

See above for 'woodshop'.

carpentry workshop

Typically used in professional or vocational settings, it emphasizes the training aspect and the professional skills involved in carpentry.

She attended a carpentry workshop to learn advanced joinery techniques
The carpentry workshop was filled with the sound of hammers and saws

woodworking studio

Often used to describe an artist's or hobbyist's space where intricate or creative wooden pieces are crafted, focusing on the artistic element.

His woodworking studio is lined with exotic woods and hand tools
The artist created beautiful carvings in her woodworking studio

Examples of usage

He spent hours in the woodshop crafting a beautiful dining table.
The woodshop is equipped with all the necessary tools for woodworking.

^{Context #2 | Noun}

at a school

A class or workshop where students learn woodworking skills and techniques.

Synonyms

carpentry workshop, woodworking class.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
woodshop	Often implies a casual or hobbyist approach to woodworking, usually conducted at home or in a community center. Grandpa's woodshop has every tool you can imagine. I joined a local woodshop to improve my woodworking skills.
woodworking class	Specifically refers to a course or series of lessons where woodworking skills are taught. I signed up for a woodworking class to learn how to make cabinets. Our teacher in the woodworking class showed us how to use a lathe.
carpentry workshop	Used to describe a more professional or commercial setting where woodworking is done, often associated with professional carpenters. John runs a carpentry workshop downtown. The carpentry workshop produces custom-made furniture.

Word

Description / Examples

woodshop

Often implies a casual or hobbyist approach to woodworking, usually conducted at home or in a community center.

Grandpa's woodshop has every tool you can imagine.
I joined a local woodshop to improve my woodworking skills.

woodworking class

Specifically refers to a course or series of lessons where woodworking skills are taught.

I signed up for a woodworking class to learn how to make cabinets.
Our teacher in the woodworking class showed us how to use a lathe.

carpentry workshop

Used to describe a more professional or commercial setting where woodworking is done, often associated with professional carpenters.

John runs a carpentry workshop downtown.
The carpentry workshop produces custom-made furniture.

Examples of usage

She signed up for the woodshop class to learn how to make a wooden birdhouse.
The woodshop teacher demonstrated how to safely operate the power tools.

Translations

Translations of the word "woodshop" in other languages:

🇵🇹 marcenaria

🇮🇳 लकड़ी की दुकान

🇩🇪 Holzwerkstatt

🇮🇩 bengkel kayu

🇺🇦 столярна майстерня

🇵🇱 warsztat stolarski

🇯🇵 木工所（もっこうじょ）

🇫🇷 atelier de menuiserie

🇪🇸 taller de carpintería

🇹🇷 ahşap atölyesi

🇰🇷 목공소

🇸🇦 ورشة النجارة

🇨🇿 dílna na dřevo

🇸🇰 drevodielňa

🇨🇳 木工车间

🇸🇮 lesarska delavnica

🇮🇸 trésmiðja

🇰🇿 ағаш шеберханасы

🇬🇪 ხის სახელოსნო

🇦🇿 ağac emalatxanası

🇲🇽 taller de carpintería

Etymology

The term 'woodshop' originated in the early 20th century, combining the words 'wood' and 'shop' to refer to a place where woodworking is practiced. Woodworking has a long history dating back to ancient civilizations where wood was used for construction, tools, and art. Woodshops have been essential in crafting wooden items throughout history, evolving with advancements in tools and techniques.