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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There’s still considerable doubt over the efficacy of AI agents in the workplace.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 5 Feb. 2026
The facility represents a unique and diverse workplace, where employees speak more than 50 languages.
—Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2026
At the same time, questions and concerns are growing over the role AI will play in the workplace, especially among entry-level tech jobs.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026
The chief human resources officer at $76 billion giant Colgate-Palmolive, Sally Massey, dispelled the myths that Gen Z only brings high standards and chaos to the workplace.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
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Frank Landymore, Futurism, 5 Feb. 2026
The facility represents a unique and diverse workplace, where employees speak more than 50 languages.
—Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2026
At the same time, questions and concerns are growing over the role AI will play in the workplace, especially among entry-level tech jobs.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026
The chief human resources officer at $76 billion giant Colgate-Palmolive, Sally Massey, dispelled the myths that Gen Z only brings high standards and chaos to the workplace.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
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 12 Feb. 2026.
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