workplace
noun
work·place
ˈwərk-ˌplās 
plural workplaces
: a place (such as an office, shop, or factory) where people work
a safe and welcoming workplace
… was passionate about creating more diversity in the workplace …—
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—often used before another nounKate Briquelet and Noah Kirschworkplace culture
workplace policies
a healthy workplace environment
compare worksite
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Foul language will not be tolerated in the workplace.
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These elements are crucial for fostering a supportive and efficient workplace environment.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
What To Know Alanis' injuries resulted from a Thursday immigration raid at his workplace, Glass House Farms in Camarillo, which cultivates cannabis and some vegetables.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 July 2025
And in wake of pandemic era shifts toward remote and hybrid workplaces, the perpetual deliberation over choices in parenting, work arrangements and childcare continues for all American parents.
—Sam Raus, Oc Register, 13 July 2025
Free food has become broadly entrenched in workplaces, with 44% of US employers now providing free snacks, double the rate a decade ago, according to surveys conducted by the Society for Human Resource Management.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 12 July 2025
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Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
What To Know Alanis' injuries resulted from a Thursday immigration raid at his workplace, Glass House Farms in Camarillo, which cultivates cannabis and some vegetables.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 July 2025
And in wake of pandemic era shifts toward remote and hybrid workplaces, the perpetual deliberation over choices in parenting, work arrangements and childcare continues for all American parents.
—Sam Raus, Oc Register, 13 July 2025
Free food has become broadly entrenched in workplaces, with 44% of US employers now providing free snacks, double the rate a decade ago, according to surveys conducted by the Society for Human Resource Management.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 12 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for workplace
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“Workplace.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/workplace. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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