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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Almost every workplace is facing disruption as AI reshapes how jobs are done, from the boardroom to the factory floor.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2025
Even as America becomes more polarized, the workplace is one spot where people from all different faiths regularly interact, giving rise to the potential for conflict.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
WalletHub researchers compared all 50 states across multiple economic indicators, including unemployment rate, job satisfaction and workplace benefits.
—Kendrick Marshall, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent data shows that discontent is a growing problem in today’s workplaces.
—Rebecca Knight, Harvard Business Review, 29 Oct. 2025
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Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2025
Even as America becomes more polarized, the workplace is one spot where people from all different faiths regularly interact, giving rise to the potential for conflict.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
WalletHub researchers compared all 50 states across multiple economic indicators, including unemployment rate, job satisfaction and workplace benefits.
—Kendrick Marshall, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent data shows that discontent is a growing problem in today’s workplaces.
—Rebecca Knight, Harvard Business Review, 29 Oct. 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 3 Nov. 2025.
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