workplace
gb/wˈɚkplˌeɪs/ us/wˈɚkplˌeɪs/
A2
English
~ 4500
Senses
0 senses
Noun
A2
entity
1
location where people do their jobs
A place where people go to do their job.
Usage pattern:
[someone]'s workplace
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'workplace' with 'workshop' — 'workshop' can mean a training session or a place for manual work, while 'workplace' refers to any location where someone does their job.
Synonyms
place of work (A direct equivalent but slightly more formal and less commonly used in everyday speech.)
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office (Commonly used for white-collar jobs, but not suitable for all types of workplaces.)
Antonyms
home (Opposite in the sense of working from a personal living space instead of a designated work location.)
Collocations
safe workplace
|modern workplace
|diverse workplace
|workplace culture
|workplace safety
Themes
business
|daily life
|employment
|work
|daily_life
Examples
- The company is committed to creating a safe workplace.
- Smoking is not allowed anywhere in the workplace.
- Her workplace is about 20 minutes from her home.
- He decorated his workplace with family photos.
- Workplace safety is a top priority for management.
Learner examples
- My workplace is near the bus stop.
- She cleans her workplace every day.
- He likes his workplace because it is quiet.
- This is a friendly workplace.
- We have lunch together at the workplace.
Grammar
Dictionary form
workplace
IPA
GB/wˈɚkplˌeɪs/
US/wˈɚkplˌeɪs/
Syllables & stress
work - place (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (work)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: workplace
- Plural: workplace, workplaces
Word family
Expressions
in the workplace
1/ˈɪn ðə wˈɚkplˌeɪs/
fixed phrase
inside the work environment
Happening or existing inside the place where people work.
Examples
- Good communication is important in the workplace.
- In the workplace, respect is essential.
workplace culture
1/wˈɚkplˌeɪs kˈʌlt͡ʃɚ/
fixed phrase
shared attitudes and practices at work
The way people in a workplace usually act and think together.
Examples
- The company is trying to improve its workplace culture.
- A positive workplace culture can increase productivity.
workplace safety
1/wˈɚkplˌeɪs sˈeɪfti/
fixed phrase
safety conditions at work
How safe people are when they are working.
Examples
- Workplace safety is important in construction.
- They held a meeting about workplace safety.
workplace harassment
1/wˈɚkplˌeɪs hɚˈæsmənt/
fixed phrase
formal
bullying or abuse at work
Bad or unwanted actions toward someone at their job.
Examples
- The company has strict rules against workplace harassment.
- She reported workplace harassment to human resources.
workplace harassment
2/wˈɚkplˌeɪs hɚˈæsmənt/
fixed phrase
harassment in the workplace
Harassment that happens at a job or in an office or other place of work.
Examples
- The survey found that many employees had experienced workplace harassment.
- Their lawyer specializes in workplace harassment and discrimination cases.