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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Foster a workplace culture where diverse perspectives are valued and acted upon.
—Manasi Sharma, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
These programs combine creativity with cutting-edge digital technology to educate students about workplace expectations.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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Complicating matters, the creator of Buffy, Joss Whedon, has been accused of fostering a toxic workplace environment, with Gellar speaking out against Whedon in a 2021 Instagram post.
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Manasi Sharma, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
These programs combine creativity with cutting-edge digital technology to educate students about workplace expectations.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
Advertisement Among employers there is rising concern that under Trump there will be a significant increase in workplace raids, audits of employment eligibility documents and other immigration enforcement actions against companies, said George Howard, an attorney with Quarles & Brady.
—Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
Complicating matters, the creator of Buffy, Joss Whedon, has been accused of fostering a toxic workplace environment, with Gellar speaking out against Whedon in a 2021 Instagram post.
—Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Workplace.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/workplace. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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