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workplace

American  
[wurk-pleys] / ˈwɜrkˈpleɪs /

noun

  • workplaces
    plural
  1. a person's place of employment.

  2. any or all places where people are employed.

    a bill to set safety standards for the workplace.


workplace British  
/ ˈwɜːkˌpleɪs /

noun

  1. a place, such as a factory or office, where people work

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Etymology

Origin of workplace

First recorded in 1820–30; work + place

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Both judges praised their workplace at Digbeth Loc.

From BBC Aug. 17, 2026

"He's always thinking about the house. He keeps saying I should take him to see it," said the 27-year-old whose workplace, a carwash, also fell to pieces in the temblor.

From Barron's Aug. 14, 2026

They are perceived as contributing more to workplace culture than the company’s bottom line.

From MarketWatch Aug. 13, 2026

"The challenges of adopting it are the same as adopting any change in Japanese firms. This is why AI use is still quite limited and cautious, especially in the workplace."

From BBC Aug. 12, 2026

“This is real engineering work, Sonny!” he yelled, sweeping his hand around the busy workplace.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam

As a teacher in Greater Manchester, Wilkes could hop on a tram to take pupils to museums and different workplaces, including the BBC at MediaCity in Salford, as part of the curriculum.

From BBC Aug. 6, 2026

As workplaces become more casual, opinions on what’s appropriate work attire seem to be getting stronger.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 6, 2026

Meanwhile, the number of claims has been on a long-term decline even as the workforce grows, reflecting safer workplaces overall, says WSI Director Art Thompson.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 2, 2026

Or, as was the case during the 1984 Olympics, residents may flee the area and in-person workplaces may consider allowing for more remote work or off-hour days.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 31, 2026

But big differences existed between what the law said and what actually happened in schools and workplaces.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson

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