workspace

noun

work·​space ˈwərk-ˌspās How to pronounce workspace (audio)
plural workspaces
: space for doing work
Every kitchen would benefit from an island. Islands provide additional storage and workspace to prepare food …Mia Hannom
: such as
a
: an environment in which people perform professional work : office sense 5c
COVID-19 fundamentally changed the way the world saw working from home. While many businesses have transitioned back to a centralized, physical workspace, nobody has forgotten the lessons taught by more than a year of video chats and email-based conversations.Larry Alton
b
: a space for the performance of a specialized task usually by a single individual : workstation sense 1
… Joan had proposed creating a … system whereby employees could reserve desks when they needed them. That idea had sparked immediate pushback: Many people wanted a more permanent workspace.Mark C. Bolino and Corey Phelps

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Three levels of filtration Works well in large spaces Has an auto mode Pretty quiet Heavy Pricey With an impressive capacity of up to 3,120 square feet, Coway’s air purifier is ideal for large homes or workspaces. Kristin Canning, SELF, 17 Jan. 2025 That bench, next to a snack bar, became her workspace. Matthew Carey, Deadline, 16 Jan. 2025 The layout, noise levels, lighting and adaptability of a workspace are often silent influencers of performance. Shaun Arora, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025 Its volunteers have already set up a spreadsheet filled with resources like restaurants offering food to evacuees and those who have been displaced, as well as boarding locations for animals, workspace areas, and shelters. Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 9 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for workspace 

Word History

First Known Use

1881, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of workspace was in 1881

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“Workspace.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/workspace. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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