workplace

[wurk-pleys]

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

/ ˈwɜːkˌpleɪs /

noun

1. a place, such as a factory or office, where people work

Word History and Origins

Origin of workplace¹

First recorded in 1820–30; work + place

Example Sentences

An ADF spokesperson acknowledged there was "work to be done" and added that "all defence personnel have a right to be respected and deserve to have a positive workplace experience in the ADF".

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The mum-of-four said growing up she saw obvious differences in the workplace.

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At first, Lanthimos uses her character as a spoof of lady-bosses who feign enlightenment while reigning over the same bad workplace.

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AI is not really like other workplace tools that have come online in recent decades, says Nela Richardson, ADP’s chief economist.

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Frances said her son, who has limited communication skills, started at the Waitrose store as part of his skills development for the workplace further education course, and volunteered two mornings a week.

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Related Words

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