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 noun

workplace 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

At the same time, consumers are starting to suffer stagnating wages and fears of AI disruption in the workplace. — Sarah Min, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026

But when workplaces are built with intention, accountability and clarity, people gain the confidence to speak up, take risks and stay engaged. — Leslie Motter, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Walt Disney is sending the classic 1980 workplace comedy 9 to 5 back to theaters next month for a weeklong run, with net proceeds from ticket sales supporting the Dollywood Foundation after Dolly Parton died last month at age 80. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2026

At the same time, the last few years have seen rapid and unchecked advancement of generative AI technologies into workplaces, schools, and private and public life. — Rumman Chowdhury, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1708, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing workplace

• workplace romance

Rhymes for workplace

• abase
• airspace
• apace
• backspace
• biface
• birthplace
• blackface
• boldface
• bookcase
• braincase
• briefcase
• carcase