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Definition of shopwork

shopwork

/ˈʃɑːpˌwɜːrk/
shop · work
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shopwork Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Mechanical, manufacturing, or technical work performed inside a workshop or factory, as opposed to fieldwork or on-site construction.

Example

"Most of the heavy steel fabrication is completed as shopwork before the beams are transported to the building site."

2

Practical hands-on instruction in woodworking, metalworking, or mechanical trades taught as part of a school curriculum.

Example

"The vocational high school expanded its curriculum to include both computer drafting and traditional shopwork."

3

British Employment or duties carried out by a sales assistant in a retail store.

Example

"She took on part-time shopwork during the summer holidays to save money for university."

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• Rhymes for shopwork

• Nearby Words

shopping cart
shoptalk
shopwindow
shopwork
shopworker
shore
shorebird

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Shopwork. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/shopwork
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