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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Whether a small number of students are abusing the system, workplace assessments typically don’t come with accommodations—and performance is often judged on speed, accuracy, and consistency.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 12 Dec. 2025
Humanoid robots are rapidly entering workplaces, healthcare settings, and public spaces, sparking both excitement and concern over their real-world use.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 12 Dec. 2025
Themes span workplace automation (delivery bots threaten to put human porters like Sam out of work), pollution (prolonged exposure to a mysterious substance called chiralium causes various health problems) and climate change (storms and floods are increasingly common in this future world).
—Will Ripley, CNN Money, 12 Dec. 2025
These miniature totes are only about 13 inches long—perfect for a solo shopping trip, workplace lunchbox, or replacing your Christmas stockings with—and only $3 each.
—Staff Author, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Dec. 2025
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Preston Fore, Fortune, 12 Dec. 2025
Humanoid robots are rapidly entering workplaces, healthcare settings, and public spaces, sparking both excitement and concern over their real-world use.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 12 Dec. 2025
Themes span workplace automation (delivery bots threaten to put human porters like Sam out of work), pollution (prolonged exposure to a mysterious substance called chiralium causes various health problems) and climate change (storms and floods are increasingly common in this future world).
—Will Ripley, CNN Money, 12 Dec. 2025
These miniature totes are only about 13 inches long—perfect for a solo shopping trip, workplace lunchbox, or replacing your Christmas stockings with—and only $3 each.
—Staff Author, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for workplace
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“Workplace.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/workplace. Accessed 16 Dec. 2025.
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