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 TV studio said it parted ways with Rose following “multiple complaints” involving the actor’s workplace behavior.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

The film also could have explored more deeply the workplace crisis and untreated mental health issues both in terms of Russell’s life and in the broader sense of what it means for America today.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

So we asked workplace performance expert Henna Pryor how workers can go about making sure they have more of the intangibles that could be required to stand out in the AI era.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 11, 2026

The researchers believe their findings could apply to other workplace settings where people are engaged in tasks that require a lot of concentration.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

It was a good workplace, allowing her to take six weeks of maternity leave after Lexie’s birth, then Trip’s, then Moody’s.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng

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