workplace

[wurk-pleys]

noun

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

/ ˈwɜːkˌpleɪs /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of workplace¹

First recorded in 1820–30; work + place

Example Sentences

As robotics improves and combines with AI that knows how to move in the physical world, it could bring more robots into the workplace and the home.

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At Chico State, she partners with some of the college’s academic programs and workplaces to find students eligible for CalFresh.

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“Even though the labor market is tougher, people are still feeling disconnected from their employers,” said Jim Harter, chief scientist of workplace management and well-being at Gallup.

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MarketWatch: With AI reshaping so many industries, how can employees protect their careers and make sure they thrive in an AI-driven workplace?

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This can help reduce period stigma in the workplace and improve menstrual equity at work.

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