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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For remote workers, a VPN can be used to access a workplace server from home.
—Arpan Lobo, Freep.com, 4 Oct. 2025
Its outcome could define how far immigration officers may go in workplaces across the country, shaping protections for millions of Americans employed in industries with large immigrant labor forces and testing whether the Fourth Amendment meaningfully constrains interior enforcement.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
From packed running paths to the rise of workplace meditation apps, the conversation around health has moved from the margins to the center.
—Sixteen Ramos, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
In March, immigration agents showed up at Kordia’s home and workplace, as well as her uncle’s house in Florida.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
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Arpan Lobo, Freep.com, 4 Oct. 2025
Its outcome could define how far immigration officers may go in workplaces across the country, shaping protections for millions of Americans employed in industries with large immigrant labor forces and testing whether the Fourth Amendment meaningfully constrains interior enforcement.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
From packed running paths to the rise of workplace meditation apps, the conversation around health has moved from the margins to the center.
—Sixteen Ramos, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
In March, immigration agents showed up at Kordia’s home and workplace, as well as her uncle’s house in Florida.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 3 Oct. 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 7 Oct. 2025.
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