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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Maybe Gomez’s mindset is one Gen Z could benefit from—especially as more workplaces begin emphasizing accountability, time management, and coming back into the office more regularly.
—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
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—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 12 Sep. 2025
Experts in psychiatry and workplace wellness previously told Newsweek that long hours are linked to sleep disruption, impaired executive function and even structural changes in the brain.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
The pressure Latinas face in the workplace is real.
—Alejandra Rojas, Parents, 12 Sep. 2025
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Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
Taddese’s workplace, HER Heating, Cooling & Plumbing, set up a GoFundMe fundraiser to cover funeral expenses that raised more than $21,000 of its $24,000 goal.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 12 Sep. 2025
Experts in psychiatry and workplace wellness previously told Newsweek that long hours are linked to sleep disruption, impaired executive function and even structural changes in the brain.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
The pressure Latinas face in the workplace is real.
—Alejandra Rojas, Parents, 12 Sep. 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 16 Sep. 2025.
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