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

This precaution reduces the risk of spreading the virus in schools, workplaces and other community settings. —Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 2026

The City of Mableton has passed a local ordinance aimed at preventing discrimination based on natural hairstyles in schools and workplaces. —Jamal Goss, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026

The Town has always been committed to maintaining a safe, respectful, and professional workplace free from harassment or retaliation. —Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2026

While the three-martini lunch seems improbable today, workplaces still can be boozy places. —ABC News, 5 Mar. 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