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 …—
Kate Briquelet and Noah Kirsch
—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.
Recent Examples on the Web
This commitment is ingrained in the workplace culture of The Pad Climbing, one of the small companies recognized as an NPWF 2025 Leader on Leave.
—Michelle Travis, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Unions, after all, are in the business of raising the cost of employment through higher wages and safer, more humane workplace conditions.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 1 July 2025
The Breakfast issues come weeks after the BBC published the findings of a workplace culture inquiry by Change Associates.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 1 July 2025
Whether they’re hired permanently or temporarily through an agency, these workers will now be covered by California’s workplace safety rules.
—Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for workplace
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Michelle Travis, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Unions, after all, are in the business of raising the cost of employment through higher wages and safer, more humane workplace conditions.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 1 July 2025
The Breakfast issues come weeks after the BBC published the findings of a workplace culture inquiry by Change Associates.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 1 July 2025
Whether they’re hired permanently or temporarily through an agency, these workers will now be covered by California’s workplace safety rules.
—Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for workplace
Cite this Entry
“Workplace.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/workplace. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share