workplace

American  

[wurk-pleys] / ˈwɜrkˈpleɪs /

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.

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workplace British  

/ ˈwɜːkˌpleɪs /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of workplace

First recorded in 1820–30; work + place

Example Sentences

When she publicly raised allegations of toxic working conditions against the series’ production team, the studio responded by noting it had parted ways with the actor after “multiple complaints” involving her workplace behavior.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

The film also could have explored more deeply the workplace crisis and untreated mental health issues both in terms of Russell’s life and in the broader sense of what it means for America today.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

So we asked workplace performance expert Henna Pryor how workers can go about making sure they have more of the intangibles that could be required to stand out in the AI era.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 11, 2026

Palmer says fitness and wellness subscriptions should make up less than 20% of nonessential monthly spending, adding that using any workplace fitness benefits helps keep that budget on target.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

“Eh, Lindo,” An-mei said to me one day at our workplace.

From "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan

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