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

From MarketWatch Aug. 13, 2026

Hundreds of thousands of gig workers in Australia have been granted a huge pay rise from next week under a decision by the country's workplace relations tribunal lauded as "world-leading".

From Barron's Aug. 12, 2026

Users are building custom dashboards and tools to analyze sleep, workouts, diet and even workplace stress.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 12, 2026

But has that acceptance carried over into the workplace?

From BBC Aug. 10, 2026

Elizebeth also knew that the Navy was not a welcoming workplace for women.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield

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

Some people have braved the high temperatures to tidy up the mess in their houses from the quake and put workplaces back in order.

From Barron's Jul. 30, 2026

Last year, the number of people who suffered heatstrokes at their workplaces reached a record 1,803, said a report by news outlet Kyodo.

From BBC Jul. 22, 2026

She hurried toward the central plaza through the crowds of people leaving their workplaces.

From "Gathering Blue" by Lois Lowry

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