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

A new study suggests political differences among golfers can affect concentration on the links—and perhaps in the workplace as well.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

Only about 56% of U.S. employees are in a workplace retirement plan.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

Monk-Payton said in the case of “Severance,” what began as a sharply observed workplace sci-fi story expanded into denser mythology in its second season.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

It was a good workplace, allowing her to take six weeks of maternity leave after Lexie’s birth, then Trip’s, then Moody’s.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng

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