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

So far, season 11’s workplace dynamic and charismatic crew have elevated it above the low standard set by consecutive middling seasons across the Below Deck franchise. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 25 Aug. 2026

Their demands extend beyond the wage board to job security, workplace safety, maternity benefits, access to subsidized essentials and protection against anti-union discrimination, blacklisting and intimidation. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 24 Aug. 2026

Pre-existing conditions do not automatically end a claim, but the Kentucky Department of Workers’ Claims often sees disputes when records fail to clearly separate old injuries from new workplace incidents. — Jason Phillips, Ascend Agency, 24 Aug. 2026

Investors who switch jobs can generally roll an IRA or old 401(k) account into their new employer's workplace plan. — Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 24 Aug. 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