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

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

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

Examples of workspace in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adding other Vision Pro apps — even 2-D apps — further enhances the already enjoyable 3-D experience of a curved 2-D workspace. —Anshel Sag, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025

For employees whose workspaces remain impacted by the shooting — including physical damage from the gunman's attack — the CDC will provide alternative spaces on its campus, Chapman wrote in the email. —Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2025

Facilities and workspace decisions have become flashpoints at the Maryland campus. —Josh Dinner, Space.com, 30 Aug. 2025

Combining sleek, minimalist design with smart storage, the ALEX Desk has built-in drawers to keep your workspace tidy and a generous worktop for all your tasks. —Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1881, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for workspace

• abase
• airspace
• apace
• backspace
• biface
• birthplace
• blackface
• boldface
• bookcase
• braincase
• briefcase
• carcase