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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Maybe Gomez’s mindset is one Gen Z could benefit from—especially as more workplaces begin emphasizing accountability, time management, and coming back into the office more regularly. Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025 Taddese’s workplace, HER Heating, Cooling & Plumbing, set up a GoFundMe fundraiser to cover funeral expenses that raised more than $21,000 of its $24,000 goal. Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 12 Sep. 2025 Experts in psychiatry and workplace wellness previously told Newsweek that long hours are linked to sleep disruption, impaired executive function and even structural changes in the brain. Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025 The pressure Latinas face in the workplace is real. Alejandra Rojas, Parents, 12 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for workplace

Word History

First Known Use

1708, in the meaning defined above

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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 14 Sep. 2025.

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