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Definition of worksop
worksop
/ˈwɜːrk.sɑːp/
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worksop Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
9
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
British A market town in Nottinghamshire, England, located on the River Ryton and traditionally known as the 'Gateway to the Dukeries' due to its proximity to several former ducal estates.
Example
"We spent the afternoon walking along the Chesterfield Canal near Worksop before visiting the nearby historical estates."
Word Nuance & Usage
Due to its spelling, the proper noun 'Worksop' is occasionally confused with or automatically corrected to the common noun 'workshop' in digital text.
Word Origin & Etymology
Recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086 as 'Werchesope', likely deriving from the Old English personal name 'Weorc' combined with 'hop', meaning a small enclosed valley.
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Worksop. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/worksop