workplace

noun

Definition of workplacenext
as in factory
the office, factory, etc., where people work a clean, comfortable workplace Foul language will not be tolerated in the workplace.

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Recent Examples of workplace During her tenure, Miss USA 2023 Noelia Voigt and Miss Teen USA UmaSofia Srivastava relinquished their titles; Voigt had accused Rose of a toxic workplace culture. — Michael Schneider, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026 Over the years, major companies, including Activision Blizzard and Riot Games, have reached multimillion-dollar settlements over toxic workplace allegations — sometimes involving harassment, discrimination, and professional retaliation. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 21 Aug. 2026 Here, McCullen shares how changing workplaces and worker expectations are shaping demand for the next generation of technical textiles. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026 What is Cal-OSHA Cal-OSHA is California’s workplace-safety agency. — Joe Rubin, Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for workplace
Recent Examples of Synonyms for workplace
  1. factory
  2. studio
  3. plant
  4. workshop
  5. works
Noun
  • This novel legal approach, likened to a polluting factory, argues that AI chatbots cause mental harm, provide uncertified advice, and undermine public health and safety.
    — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • However, the technology remains under both hardware and software constraints, with bipedal robots still years away from full-scale deployment, whether on factory floors or at home, experts say.
    — John Liu, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of factory
Noun
  • The renovation was carried out by Vestige Estudio, the hotel group’s own architecture, interior design, and landscaping studio.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Watermarks would indicate that the rights to a song were owned by a particular music label or that the rights to a movie were held by a film studio.
    — Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of studio
Noun
  • The plant, which has not been identified for security reasons, was forced to close for four days because of the infiltration, the report said.
    — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
  • There were no reports of anomalies from about a dozen nuclear power plants and other facilities that handle nuclear materials, the Nuclear Regulation Authority said.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of plant
Noun
  • Beyond the property, workshops with local artisans and visits to farms and vineyards are just some of the ways to pass your days.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Harston is also one of the Screaming Marys, a performance collective managed by Screaming Alley, which regularly hosts workshops in everything from burlesque to lip-syncing – and previously did Jackson’s drag king course.
    — Sheena McKenzie, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of workshop
Noun
  • Such Chinese characters were inscribed or stamped on most of the hundreds of thousands of works made during the Chinese monarch’s rule in the 18th century.
    — Stephy Chung, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC, has announced a raft of new acquisitions, including works by artists entering the collection for the first time.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of works

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“Workplace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/workplace. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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