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

Aesthetics and Design: Aesthetically pleasing designs that blend seamlessly with your workspace decor elevate your office environment's overall look and feel. —Bethany Braun-Silva, ABC News, 3 Apr. 2024

After years of bureaucratic delays, the state board overseeing workplace safety standards was expected Thursday to adopt rules that would require employers to safeguard their workers against excessive heat in indoor workspaces. —Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2024

Unlike the old space at 899 North Capitol St. Northeast, the health department’s seven stories at 2201 Shannon Place Southeast is a modern workspace. —Jenna Portnoy, Washington Post, 1 Mar. 2024

Dual-screen setups are normally confined to dedicated workspaces. —Stackcommerce Team, PCMAG, 6 Apr. 2024

Choose a chair that complements your workspace decor and reflects your personal taste. —Bethany Braun-Silva, ABC News, 3 Apr. 2024

At a time when numerous employees remain reluctant to spend more time in their formal workspaces, office building owners may need to make stronger cases for their properties in terms of their amenities. —George Avalos, The Mercury News, 2 Apr. 2024

There’s a practical consideration—sky-high rents and forcing Gen Zers into smaller living spaces, often with multiple roommates and less ability to carve out a dedicated workspace. —Jasmine Li, Fortune, 20 Mar. 2024

The structure’s layout separates living areas from workspaces. —Leslie Katz, Forbes, 17 Feb. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1881, in the meaning defined above