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
Mia Hannom
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
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
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Planned neighborhood amenities include a yoga studio, pool, and workspace.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 2 Mar. 2026
As the technology evolves, so does its use, with global technology companies like PICO exploring the possibility of using XR in a more practical, real-world way—one that extends to professional collaboration, daily productivity, workplace training, and generally augmenting one’s workspace.
—New Atlas, 2 Mar. 2026
That’s large enough to accommodate roughly 600 to 750 workers, depending on how hypothetical workspaces are configured.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 2 Mar. 2026
The workspace on the second floor is well designed, providing a healthy distance from the crowds.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Feb. 2026
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The Week Us, TheWeek, 2 Mar. 2026
As the technology evolves, so does its use, with global technology companies like PICO exploring the possibility of using XR in a more practical, real-world way—one that extends to professional collaboration, daily productivity, workplace training, and generally augmenting one’s workspace.
—New Atlas, 2 Mar. 2026
That’s large enough to accommodate roughly 600 to 750 workers, depending on how hypothetical workspaces are configured.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 2 Mar. 2026
The workspace on the second floor is well designed, providing a healthy distance from the crowds.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Feb. 2026
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“Workspace.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/workspace. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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