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

Travel between your home and a regular workplace is generally considered nondeductible commuting but exceptions may apply. — Marc Guberti, CNBC, 14 Nov. 2026

The law firm was founded by employment lawyer Kristen Prinz, whose business-side practice includes workplace trainings, investigations and audits, according to her firm’s website. — Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2026

The tension of his earlier work is there in abundance, especially when Irwin decides, in a misguided fit of pride, to take his sons to his new workplace in Carroll Gardens late one night. — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 13 Nov. 2026

Workers and the owner of the business stopped by Friday, gazing in the ash and rubble, trying to process the unimaginable loss of their workplace and equipment. — Mike Darnay, CBS News, 13 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