workspace

noun

work·​space ˈwərk-ˌspās 

plural workspaces

: space for doing work

Every kitchen would benefit from an island. Islands provide additional storage and workspace to prepare food …

—Mia Hannom

: such as

a

: an environment in which people perform professional work : office sense 1c

COVID-19 fundamentally changed the way the world saw working from home. While many businesses have transitioned back to a centralized, physical workspace, nobody has forgotten the lessons taught by more than a year of video chats and email-based conversations.

—Larry Alton

b

: a space for the performance of a specialized task usually by a single individual : workstation sense 1

The student's backpack hook is near my desk, giving him a behind-the-scenes peek at my cluttered workspace.

—Nick Fuller Googins

Examples of workspace in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

That involves deep focus, Poblete explained, which requires quiet areas, not the open, often noisier workspaces that are more popular in today's newer offices. —Diana Olick, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026

JPMorgan Chase is planning to consolidate workspace for existing Charlotte workers and account for more hiring by moving into a SouthPark office that has room for over 1,000 workers, further expanding its push into the hometown territory of rival banks. —Chase Jordan april 21, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026

All rooms come with flat-screen TVs, workspaces, and refrigerators; premium rooms have balconies (and better views). —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Apr. 2026

With flexible workspace options and engineering-ready infrastructure, the command center will support Colorado's growing tech economy. —Ashley Portillo, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1881, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for workspace

• abase
• airspace
• apace
• backspace
• biface
• birthplace
• blackface
• boldface
• bookcase
• braincase
• briefcase
• carcase