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

The world-building of the Cat’s unique workplace is fantastically colorful and wild, and the voice cast, from Matt Berry to Bowen Yang, delivers fresh and funny performances. — Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026

After all, most workplaces keep lists of names and phone numbers so people can reach one another. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026

As careers lengthen, the workplace also becomes an increasingly important consideration. — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2026

Seramount’s recent research on AI and workplace culture highlights this tension. — Subha Barry, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 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