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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Many organizations are grappling with how to manage A.I. in the workplace.
—Roxane Gay, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2024
Today, there are five generations working side by side in the workplace, including boomers and Gen Xers.
—Martha Boudreau, Fortune, 26 Apr. 2024
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Roxane Gay, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2024
Today, there are five generations working side by side in the workplace, including boomers and Gen Xers.
—Martha Boudreau, Fortune, 26 Apr. 2024
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“Workplace.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/workplace. Accessed 5 May. 2024.
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