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

The rule states every house, school and workplace should have a view of at least three trees, be in a neighbourhood with at least 30% canopy cover, and be within 300 metres of a park.

From Science Daily

Under the Deferred Action for Labor Enforcement program, people in the U.S. illegally who work at companies under investigation for workplace violations can receive permission to work in the country for four years.

From Los Angeles Times

They added that a board-commissioned independent review of the BBC’s workplace culture is under way, focusing on preventing abuse of power and ensuring everyone at the BBC conducts themselves in line with company values.

From BBC

The article reports that -- contrary to popular belief -- massive multiplayer online gamers learn by gaming and their skills in the workplace are enriched by those seemingly endless hours previously thought of as frittering away time.

From Science Daily

Homan promised to resume workplace immigration raids and prioritize immigrants who pose threats to public safety and national security for deportation.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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