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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In November 2023, Butler and her romantic partner were called into a meeting with several department leaders, including Ingram, and they were accused of causing rumors about their relationship and being too public in the workplace.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 8 Feb. 2025
The colossal wave of downsizing in the last few years is dividing the workplace in two, between the leavers and the survivors.
—Alyson Meister, Harvard Business Review, 7 Feb. 2025
By working to swiftly eliminate small concerns and distractions, Reid freed up his players to focus on what really mattered during practice weeks — which is crucial for a thriving workplace, too.
—Natasha Piñon,megan Sauer, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2025
Investigators on Thursday were still working to understand what triggered the deadly workplace violence.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2025
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Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 8 Feb. 2025
The colossal wave of downsizing in the last few years is dividing the workplace in two, between the leavers and the survivors.
—Alyson Meister, Harvard Business Review, 7 Feb. 2025
By working to swiftly eliminate small concerns and distractions, Reid freed up his players to focus on what really mattered during practice weeks — which is crucial for a thriving workplace, too.
—Natasha Piñon,megan Sauer, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2025
Investigators on Thursday were still working to understand what triggered the deadly workplace violence.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2025
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“Workplace.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/workplace. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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