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

In the collaborative production workspace, creative teams can generate video, make edits, provide feedback, and track progress in real time. —Dade Hayes, Deadline, 27 May 2026

Bring Clients And Teams Together One approach is to use real estate as a client and talent interface, not just a workspace, by hosting industry events, training programs or community initiatives. —Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026

Even entry-level rooms feel comfortable and thoughtfully designed, with quality bedding, ample workspace, plenty of outlets, plush robes, yoga mats, and large bathrooms. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 May 2026

Like Harriet, other consumers are using Temu to furnish and decorate their homes and workspaces. —Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 26 May 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