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What is the Plural of “Workshop”?

Learn the singular and plural noun forms, the rule behind the plural, and examples that show the form in context.

SingularworkshopPluralworkshops
Rule: regularIPA: /ˈwɜːrkʃɑːp/

Singular and Plural Form of Workshop

Workshop is the singular noun form. Workshops is the plural form.

Dictionary meaning: An interactive class or meeting where a group learns and practices a particular skill or topic hands-on.

Why is the Plural of Workshop “workshops”?

The Regular Plural Rule for Workshop

Most English nouns form the plural by adding -s. Example: workshop → workshops

Plural pattern: regular.

How to Remember the Plural of Workshop

Just add -s to “workshop” to make “workshops”. Most English nouns follow this pattern.

A common slip-up: Pronouncing the 'shop' part with /ʃɒp/ instead of /ʃɑːp/ is common for non-native speakers..

Singular vs Plural Examples with Workshop

See workshop and workshops used in real sentences side by side.

  • The company organized a workshop on digital marketing for its staff. B1
  • I attended a creative writing workshop last weekend to improve my storytelling. B1
  • The university offers monthly workshops on research methodology for graduate students. B2

Common Plural Mistakes with Workshop

Wrong: The workshop are very useful for learning.

Correct: The workshop is very useful for learning.

Workshop is singular, so use 'is' not 'are'.

How to Pronounce Workshop and Workshops

Stress the first syllable: WORK-shop. The 'sh' sounds like /ʃ/ in 'ship'.

Other Words With the Same Plural Pattern as Workshop

These nouns follow the same regular rule. Click any word to see its plural page.

Origin and Etymology of Workshop

From work + shop; originally a room where craftspeople worked and trained apprentices.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Plural of Workshop

What is the plural of “workshop”?

The plural of “workshop” is “workshops”.

Is “workshops” regular or irregular?

This page classifies it as regular based on the available plural data.

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