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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.
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

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Workplace fashion has changed a lot over the decades.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 3, 2025

Workplace pensions are now uncommon, and workers are essentially on their own when it comes to funding a multidecade retirement — complete with rising costs for healthcare, housing and overall inflation.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 20, 2025

In closing submissions, the nurses' barrister said they had suffered indirect discrimination, harassment and victimisation due to County Durham and Darlington NHS Trust's Transitioning In The Workplace policy.

From BBC • Nov. 11, 2025

Workplace safety experts said problems require major investment from the governor’s office.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 18, 2025

Workplace incentives for diversity have often been summed up by the business case for diversity.

From Salon • Apr. 1, 2025

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