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
Examples of workplace in a Sentence
Foul language will not be tolerated in the workplace.
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After it was turned into a blockbuster movie starring Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep and Emily Blunt in June 2006, the story about a beleaguered employee in a hyper-demanding workplace became a cultural phenomenon.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
Produced by American High, Minimum Wage is described as an ensemble workplace series set inside a chaotic local pizza shop.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2026
The show is described as an ensemble workplace comedy set a local pizza shop.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026
Millions of workers lack workplace retirement savings Roughly two-fifths of full-time workers – and four-fifths of part-time workers – lack access to retirement savings through their employers, according to the Economic Innovation Group.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
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Staff Author, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
Produced by American High, Minimum Wage is described as an ensemble workplace series set inside a chaotic local pizza shop.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2026
The show is described as an ensemble workplace comedy set a local pizza shop.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026
Millions of workers lack workplace retirement savings Roughly two-fifths of full-time workers – and four-fifths of part-time workers – lack access to retirement savings through their employers, according to the Economic Innovation Group.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
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 2 May. 2026.
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