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

“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

“We can’t call ourselves a successful retirement system if we have 54 million private sector workers who are not engaged in and don’t have access to workplace benefits.”

From Barron's

In the workplace, people often have only vague impressions about team dynamics.

From The Wall Street Journal

Workers without access to a workplace plan are 15- to 20-times less likely to save for retirement in any tax-preferred account, according to a White House official.

From MarketWatch

Related Words

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