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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

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Etymology

Origin of workplace

First recorded in 1820–30; work + place

Example Sentences

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Workplace misconduct is a blind spot for the courts.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

Workplace assault expert Joanne Soccard, from Thompson's Solicitors, said her office in Oxford received at least a dozen new injury claim cases from teaching staff across the south-east of England each month.

From BBC • Feb. 9, 2026

Workplace norms and manners have shifted in recent years, thanks to the rise of hybrid work, the influx of Gen Z employees and now AI.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 10, 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 what Cortés considered a meaningful coincidence, a publication, “2025 Report on Workplace Equity and Organizational Culture in US Art Museums,” created by the nonprofit industry organization Museums Moving Forward, was also released Wednesday.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 29, 2025

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