workplace

[ wurk-pleys ]

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.

workplace

/ ˈwɜːkˌpleɪs /

noun

1. a place, such as a factory or office, where people work

Word History and Origins

Origin of workplace¹

First recorded in 1820–30; work + place

Example Sentences

"These insights have practical applications in education, the workplace, and rehabilitation settings, where feedback-seeking behavior is essential for success," Dr. Cagna concluded.

From Science Daily

Mike Schur devised a mostly foolproof formula for the perfect modern workplace sitcom that began with “The Office” and steadily evolved through “Parks and Recreation” and “Brooklyn Nine-Nine.”

From Salon

Mastin’s story is a powerful one: She became a widow at age 27 when her husband — whom she’d married right out of high school — died as the result of a workplace accident.

From Los Angeles Times

They must just want to keep women down and out of the workplace.

From Salon

In the band's YouTube video, which has since been deleted, they made claims of workplace harassment, among others, which culminated in Hanni saying she would testify in a hearing about bullying in the music industry.

From BBC

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