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 …

—Kate 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.

Recent Examples on the Web

The everyday friction of hybrid work—from finding an open conference room to managing schedules across time zones—costs the average mid-sized company $9 million annually, according to a new study from workplace management platform Robin. — Kristin Stoller, Fortune, 27 July 2026

The strike ballot comes during one of Britain’s hottest summers on record and is thought to be among the first centered specifically on workplace conditions during a heatwave. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 27 July 2026

This area is where climate resilience, urbanization and workplace safety laws are fueling demand for heavy-duty technical fabrics. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 27 July 2026

Modern workplaces, despite abundant digital communication, often leave employees feeling unheard, contributing to disengagement and high turnover. — Julia Korn, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1708, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing workplace

• workplace romance

Rhymes for workplace

• abase
• airspace
• apace
• backspace
• biface
• birthplace
• blackface
• boldface
• bookcase
• braincase
• briefcase
• carcase