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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In the report, more than 35 former employees describe a workplace culture where intimidation, aggressive behavior and unpaid labor were the norm inside one of the world’s best restaurants.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 12 Mar. 2026
That situation doesn’t exist because the NFL and NFLPA have collectively bargained workplace rules, including those that prohibit tampering, limit free agency and contemplate multiyear player contracts and all those rules are exempt from antitrust scrutiny.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 12 Mar. 2026
More and more research shows that introducing AI in the workplace is actually forcing employees to work harder, instead of making their jobs easier.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 12 Mar. 2026
Borders was an artist and associate therapist who believed in the healing power of creative expression, according to an online biography shared by their workplace.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 12 Mar. 2026
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Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 12 Mar. 2026
That situation doesn’t exist because the NFL and NFLPA have collectively bargained workplace rules, including those that prohibit tampering, limit free agency and contemplate multiyear player contracts and all those rules are exempt from antitrust scrutiny.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 12 Mar. 2026
More and more research shows that introducing AI in the workplace is actually forcing employees to work harder, instead of making their jobs easier.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 12 Mar. 2026
Borders was an artist and associate therapist who believed in the healing power of creative expression, according to an online biography shared by their workplace.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 12 Mar. 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 16 Mar. 2026.
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