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

UniFor delivered bespoke architectural and workplace systems, while Molteni&C curated furniture for hospitality, meeting, and lounge areas. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 13 July 2026

Fair wages, safe housing, shade and water in the fields, and reasonable workplace protections should be the floor, not the ceiling. — Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2026

Too many young applicants arrive without the interpersonal skills required to enter and remain in the workplace. — Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

Authorities have repeatedly ordered businesses to screen for workplace hazards. — ABC News, 10 July 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