workspace
noun
work·space
ˈwərk-ˌspās 
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
Mia Hannom
a
: an environment in which people perform professional work : office sense 1c
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
Larry Alton
b
: a space for the performance of a specialized task usually by a single individual : workstation sense 1
The student's backpack hook is near my desk, giving him a behind-the-scenes peek at my cluttered workspace.—Nick Fuller Googins
Nick Fuller GooginsExamples of workspace in a Sentence
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Later this year, Salt Ranch will debut a workspace and lounge, which will act as a host for remote workers, art installations, live music, pop-ups, and more.
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Karla Walsh,
Southern Living,
3 July 2026
Earlier versions of the concept relied on speakers placed around a workspace, but every worker heard every warning, creating confusion in busy environments.
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Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
2 July 2026
There’s also a supplier qualification workspace app for procurement teams to cut supplier risk and improve compliance.
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Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
30 June 2026
Other spaces of note include a wellness enclave, a dedicated workspace, and a rooftop deck that sports a full outdoor conversation set surrounded by unobstructed ocean views in every direction.
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Kristin Braswell,
Architectural Digest,
30 June 2026
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Karla Walsh,
Southern Living,
3 July 2026
Earlier versions of the concept relied on speakers placed around a workspace, but every worker heard every warning, creating confusion in busy environments.
—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
2 July 2026
There’s also a supplier qualification workspace app for procurement teams to cut supplier risk and improve compliance.
—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
30 June 2026
Other spaces of note include a wellness enclave, a dedicated workspace, and a rooftop deck that sports a full outdoor conversation set surrounded by unobstructed ocean views in every direction.
—
Kristin Braswell,
Architectural Digest,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for workspace
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“Workspace.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/workspace. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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