workplace

noun

Definition of workplacenext
as in factory
the office, factory, etc., where people work a clean, comfortable workplace Foul language will not be tolerated in the workplace.

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Recent Examples of workplace Haworth has been shaping the workplaces of architects, creatives, and Fortune 500 companies long before home offices became a design priority. — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2026 Google on Thursday unveiled a new AI agent tailored for workplace tasks, positioning it to compete with other technology giants racing to offer their own virtual office assistants. — Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026 State regulators issued $125,150 in civil penalties to state, county and local governments over eight months for failing to adhere to workplace safety requirements, lawmakers were told Wednesday. — William J. Ford, Baltimore Sun, 8 Oct. 2026 Increasing numbers of workers are opting out of their workplace pensions to save money, but there are risks to be aware of. — Marc Shoffman, TheWeek, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for workplace
Recent Examples of Synonyms for workplace
  1. factory
  2. studio
  3. plant
  4. workshop
  5. works
Noun
  • Huntsville factory gets bigger Boeing has invested more than $200 million in PAC-3 seeker production since 2024.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Developing mechanized hands capable of such dexterity could be a key driver in the adoption of humanoids in domestic settings, though likely won't be needed for most factory jobs.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of factory
Noun
  • In 2025, The Jay hotel in San Francisco teamed up with The Namesake, transforming a section of The Jay’s stylish Third Floor into an exclusive design studio.
    — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • For decades, Grady said, studios routinely promoted exceptional artists into management without providing adequate training.
    — Callum McLennan, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of studio
Noun
  • Take, for instance, the free-form rooftop pool which is shaded by native trees and blossoming plants and is the perfect spot to cool off from Thailand’s no-joke humidity.
    — Condé Nast, cntraveler.com, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Separately, the standard bars new dyeing and finishing operations, excluding purely physical finishing, from sending wastewater to municipal treatment plants, according to the environment ministry.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of plant
Noun
  • The Emerging Filmmakers Program brings middle and high school students into screenings, discussions and workshops.
    — Philip Martin, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Working with small workshops in India, the four-year-old brand operates on a see now, buy now basis, and has a corner at Le Bon Marché as well as its own Right Bank boutique.
    — Alex Wynne, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of workshop
Noun
  • But equally rewarding are works by artists who are still being discovered, who haven’t already secured their place in art history.
    — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Acoustic wooden bafflers frame the space and help create a sense of intimacy, with grand works from local artists peppered about and instilling a tangible sense of place.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of works

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“Workplace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/workplace. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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