noun
workspace
WK-spays
Workspace (noun) means an area set aside for someone to work in, such as a desk or office area. Example: “She organized her workspace before starting the project.”
noun
1
An area set aside for someone to work in, such as a desk or office area.
"A temporary shed, built from scaffolding, provided a covered workspace for a former DRS coach in the process of being reactivated."
— James Steward tells Joe Campbell, Thriving on the stock exchange (2025)
"She organized her workspace before starting the project."
2
In computing, a digital environment or set of files where a project is developed.
"Each team member has their own workspace in the coding platform."
How to use workspace
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA physical desk area, or a digital project environment, dedicated to work.
Common pairings
tidy workspace
shared workspace
digital workspace
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Etymology
A combination of "work" and "space."
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What does “workspace” mean?
The word “workspace” means an area set aside for someone to work in, such as a desk or office area. In plain terms, a physical desk area, or a digital project environment, dedicated to work.
How do you pronounce “workspace”?
“Workspace” is pronounced WK-spays (/ˈwɝkˌspeɪs/ in IPA).
How do you use “workspace” in a sentence?
Here is “workspace” used in a sentence: “She organized her workspace before starting the project.”
What part of speech is “workspace”?
“Workspace” is a noun.
How many meanings does “workspace” have?
“Workspace” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an area set aside for someone to work in, such as a desk or office area.
