workspace

noun

work·​space ˈwərk-ˌspās 

plural workspaces

: space for doing work

Every kitchen would benefit from an island. Islands provide additional storage and workspace to prepare food …

—Mia Hannom

: such as

a

: an environment in which people perform professional work : office sense 5c

COVID-19 fundamentally changed the way the world saw working from home. While many businesses have transitioned back to a centralized, physical workspace, nobody has forgotten the lessons taught by more than a year of video chats and email-based conversations.

—Larry Alton

b

: a space for the performance of a specialized task usually by a single individual : workstation sense 1

… Joan had proposed creating a … system whereby employees could reserve desks when they needed them. That idea had sparked immediate pushback: Many people wanted a more permanent workspace.

—Mark C. Bolino and Corey Phelps

Examples of workspace in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This wall of cabinets increases the storage in the kitchen while separating the workspace from the dining room. —Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2024

Windows 11 Pro also includes advanced tools like BitLocker and Windows Sandbox—perfect for professionals who need secure, isolated workspaces. —Stackcommerce Team (sponsored), PCMAG, 22 Sep. 2024

Both locations will feature traditional amenities such as a full-bar, private workspaces, and more. —Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2024

But here's the catch: not every office setup is conducive to productivity, and not all employees thrive in the traditional workspace. —Jason Walker, Forbes, 18 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1881, in the meaning defined above