workplace - Master This Word
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workplace Word Meanings
- a place where work is done
- the area where people perform their jobs
- the environment surrounding one's work activities
workplace Example Sentences
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workplace Phonetic & Pronunciation
UK
/ˈwɜːkpleɪs/
US
/ˈwɜrkpleɪs/
workplace Word Etymology
work + place: 'work' means to perform tasks and 'place' denotes a location. Historical origin: Old English 'weorc' + Latin 'plaza' → English 'workplace'. Memory image: Picture a bustling office, with desks and people collaborating on projects, highlighting the space where effort and productivity come together.
Note 1: These definitions and etymologies are not standard dictionary definitions, but extended explanations provided to help with memorization and understanding of the actual application of words. Through this background information, we strive to make words more vivid and easier to understand, and help you remember their meanings in real life.
Note 2: LexiTalk designs the learning flow around the linguistics principle of “Comprehensible Input.” When learners encounter material that is slightly above their level but still understandable from context, the brain naturally absorbs the language. That’s why we keep every word inside authentic contexts, using examples and associations to help you understand it and use it flexibly.
Read the FAQ explanation of Comprehensible InputEnglish Brain Route
I push the door and step into the workplace, a quiet morning already humming. I move to my desk, sit down, and set up my laptop as the screen wakes. I adjust the chair and my posture, keeping my focus as the day starts. The space begins to feel like a place where tasks take shape and people connect.
Real Context
Workplace refers to the place where work happens, including physical offices, factories, or remote hubs, and it can also describe the broader environment around one's job. It emphasizes not just the building, but the social and organizational setting that shapes how people perform tasks, collaborate, and manage responsibilities. Learners should distinguish workplace from office: a workplace can be anywhere work is performed, while an office is a specific kind of workplace typically in a building. This term often appears in discussions about work-life balance, safety, culture, and productivity.
Usage Reminders
- Use workplace to talk about the setting where work happens, not a single task.
- Distinguish workplace from office; the workplace can be anywhere people work.
- Remember it also refers to the surrounding environment and culture.
- Not all companies have a single 'workplace'—remote, hybrid exist.
- Pair with phrases like 'in the workplace,' 'at the workplace' or 'workplace safety.'
Common Misconceptions
- Think 'workplace' only means an office building.
- Use 'workplace' to refer to a single task or job, not the environment.
- Assume 'workplace' and 'office' are exact synonyms.
- Confuse 'workplace safety' with general 'safety' at home.
- Miss the broader social/organizational context the word implies.
Thinking Differences
English treats workplace as a broad, location-inclusive term for where work happens, not just a building. Learners may overemphasize 'office' or imagine a single room, missing the idea that culture and processes matter too.
Learning Tips
- Compare examples with office and discuss differences.
- Note collocations: 'in the workplace', 'at the workplace', 'workplace culture'.
- Use the term when talking about environments, safety, and culture.
- Avoid using workplace to mean the company or employer.
- Practice describing a workplace in different industries (office, factory, remote).
- Watch for context: 'the modern workplace' vs 'the old office'.
5-Step Learning Method - Learn English in English
Step 2: Usage
Choose the correct sentence using 'workplace': Mary enjoys decorating her ____.
A.Workplace
B.Home
C.Gym
D.Restaurant
Step 3: Similar Words
Select the antonym of 'workplace':
A.Home
B.Work location
C.Office
D.Business
Step 4: Opposite Words
In what setting would you typically find a 'workplace'?
A.Office
B.Library
C.Shop
D.Zoo
Step 5: Mastery
Reflect on a place where you spend most of your day working. What do you call that place?
A.Park
B.School
C.Beach
D.Workplace
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