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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The consequences are showing up in classrooms, on college campuses, and increasingly in entry-level workplaces, where managers report that young hires struggle with everything from making eye contact during a conversation to composing a coherent professional email.
—Christopher Rim, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
The Nebraska native who was raised in South Omaha said everything changed that morning when immigration officers entered their workplace.
—Nicole Acevedo, NBC news, 11 June 2026
Some workplace experts argue that with more businesses adopting AI tools, soft skills such as empathy, critical thinking and ethical decision-making are worth cultivating to help employees become indispensable.
—Cathy Bussewitz, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries said its probe will also look to identify any workplace safety violations and is expected to take around six months.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 11 June 2026
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Christopher Rim, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
The Nebraska native who was raised in South Omaha said everything changed that morning when immigration officers entered their workplace.
—Nicole Acevedo, NBC news, 11 June 2026
Some workplace experts argue that with more businesses adopting AI tools, soft skills such as empathy, critical thinking and ethical decision-making are worth cultivating to help employees become indispensable.
—Cathy Bussewitz, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries said its probe will also look to identify any workplace safety violations and is expected to take around six months.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 11 June 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 13 Jun. 2026.
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