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

This technique is often used in romantic relationships, but it can be effective in the workplace, too.

From MarketWatch

I’ve worked in public education since I was 18 and have been at my current workplace for 21 years in senior leadership roles.

From MarketWatch

Misjudgments made in public or at the workplace can feel humiliating.

From The Wall Street Journal

“We use the space as a showroom, as a social space that transforms from a traditional workplace into more of an experiential space,” Rapp said.

From Los Angeles Times

It's also useful for you to take a look at a range of different workplaces to get an idea of what kind of environment you might want to work in.

From BBC

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