workplace

noun

work·​place ˈwərk-ˌplās How to pronounce workplace (audio)
plural workplaces
: a place (such as an office, shop, or factory) where people work
a safe and welcoming workplace
… was passionate about creating more diversity in the workplaceKate Briquelet and Noah Kirsch
often used before another noun
workplace culture
workplace policies
a healthy workplace environment
compare worksite

Examples of workplace in a Sentence

Foul language will not be tolerated in the workplace.
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The following three are my top workplace transformation trends to watch out for, noting what’s up and what’s down, for 2025. Melissa A. Wheeler, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024 Some workers think workplace organizing could be more powerful than voting to oppose political actions their companies take. Ars Technica, 28 Dec. 2024 How can organizations demonstrate inclusion and diversity in workplaces? David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024 The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the state’s workplace safety office have opened investigations. Travis Loller, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for workplace 

Word History

First Known Use

1708, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of workplace was in 1708

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“Workplace.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/workplace. Accessed 3 Jan. 2025.

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