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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Loyalty may be a lost art in some workplaces, but that doesn’t mean it’s lost its value.
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Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
7 July 2026
And only 3 percent disclose improvements in workplace health and safety.
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Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
6 July 2026
Stephania Louis, an immigrant from Haiti, was drawn to the program as an opportunity to practice speaking English in the workplace before returning to school to pursue nursing.
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Madeleine Kashkooli,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 July 2026
Along with other unions, Bates’ group has long called for Britain’s government to introduce a maximum workplace temperature.
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ABC News,
6 July 2026
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Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
7 July 2026
And only 3 percent disclose improvements in workplace health and safety.
—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
6 July 2026
Stephania Louis, an immigrant from Haiti, was drawn to the program as an opportunity to practice speaking English in the workplace before returning to school to pursue nursing.
—
Madeleine Kashkooli,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 July 2026
Along with other unions, Bates’ group has long called for Britain’s government to introduce a maximum workplace temperature.
—
ABC News,
6 July 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 7 Jul. 2026.
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