An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

1. A place where manual work is done, especially manufacturing or repairing.
   

2. A group of people working on a creative project, discussing a topic, or studying a subject.

Etymology (EN): → work + shop M.E. shoppe, O.E. sceoppa;
cf. O.H.G. scopf “porch,” Ger. Schuppen “a shed”).

Etymology (PE): Kârgâh “workshop,” from kâr, → work, + gâh “place; time” (Mid.Pers. gâh, gâs “time;” O.Pers. gāθu-; Av. gātav-, gātu- “place, throne, spot;” cf. Skt. gâtu- “going, motion; free space for moving; place of abode;” PIE *gwem- “to go, come”).