workplace
noun
work·place
ˈwərk-ˌplās 
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 workplace …—
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—often used before another nounKate Briquelet and Noah Kirschworkplace 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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—Lieke Ten Brummelhuis, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
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—Julianna Bragg, CNN, 20 Feb. 2025
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Access to gender-affirming care, workplace protections, and even passport renewals are on the line for some trans Americans.
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Lieke Ten Brummelhuis, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
Handling a relationship with a narcissist The study primarily examined examples of narcissism in the workplace, but Durvasula said dealing with a narcissist in a family or friend circle is often more challenging due to the deeper emotional history involved.
—Julianna Bragg, CNN, 20 Feb. 2025
Did your workplace make our list of the World's Most Admired Companies?
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 20 Feb. 2025
Access to gender-affirming care, workplace protections, and even passport renewals are on the line for some trans Americans.
—Erica Pandey, Axios, 20 Feb. 2025
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“Workplace.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/workplace. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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