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

The Triangle Shirtwaist fire in New York killed 146 workers on March 25, 1911, leading to workplace safety laws and the Labor Department’s formation.

From The Wall Street Journal

For those living in a restrictive internet environment — whether due to government censorship, workplace firewalls or other restrictions — VPNs let you bypass blocks and access the entire internet.

From Salon

From hats and Brooks Brothers suits to Casual Fridays, workplace fashion has evolved quite a bit over the decades.

From The Wall Street Journal

With rare exceptions, bosses typically stand in as the villains in workplace movies and are often portrayed as manipulative, hard-driving taskmasters.

From The Wall Street Journal

But it wasn’t until 1993 that one of the most prominent workplaces in the country, the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• building
• company
• enterprise
• organization
• structure
• system