workspace
noun
work·space
ˈwərk-ˌspās 
plural workspaces
: space for doing work
Every kitchen would benefit from an island. Islands provide additional storage and workspace to prepare food …—
Mia Hannom
: such as
Mia Hannom
a
: an environment in which people perform professional work : office sense 5c
COVID-19 fundamentally changed the way the world saw working from home. While many businesses have transitioned back to a centralized, physical workspace, nobody has forgotten the lessons taught by more than a year of video chats and email-based conversations.—Larry Alton
Larry Alton
b
: a space for the performance of a specialized task usually by a single individual : workstation sense 1
… Joan had proposed creating a … system whereby employees could reserve desks when they needed them. That idea had sparked immediate pushback: Many people wanted a more permanent workspace.—Mark C. Bolino and Corey Phelps
Mark C. Bolino and Corey PhelpsExamples of workspace in a Sentence
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Traditional hotels, optimized for one- to three-night stays, now compete with those seeking month-long accommodations that offer full workspace capabilities.
—Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
For example, Illustrator has Layout and Typography workspaces, while Photoshop has Painting and Photography workspaces.
—Michael Muchmore, PC Magazine, 16 July 2025
Within most of the rooms are two areas—a living and a workspace—as well as walnut wood flooring and custom furnishings by Alfonso Marina, one of Mexico’s finest cabinetmakers.
—Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 13 July 2025
Over the course of four weeks, the workshops cover various topics such as time, money and stress management, workspace scenarios and creating a resume, preparing attendees for the workforce with a heavy focus on mentality.
—Ramal Nasim
updated July 10, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2025
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Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
For example, Illustrator has Layout and Typography workspaces, while Photoshop has Painting and Photography workspaces.
—Michael Muchmore, PC Magazine, 16 July 2025
Within most of the rooms are two areas—a living and a workspace—as well as walnut wood flooring and custom furnishings by Alfonso Marina, one of Mexico’s finest cabinetmakers.
—Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 13 July 2025
Over the course of four weeks, the workshops cover various topics such as time, money and stress management, workspace scenarios and creating a resume, preparing attendees for the workforce with a heavy focus on mentality.
—Ramal Nasim
updated July 10, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for workspace
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“Workspace.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/workspace. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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