Workspace

//ˈwɝkˌspeɪs// noun

noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    An area allocated for someone to work in, especially in an office. countable, usually

    "Holonyms: workplace, workstead"

  2. 2
    space allocated for your work (as in an office) wordnet
  3. 3
    A file (or system of files) in which related software and data can be manipulated or developed in isolation from others. countable, uncountable
  4. 4
    An empty portion of the screen or window that serves as a container for other windows or objects. countable, uncountable

    "Unlike other Microsoft Office applications, Access doesn't automatically display an empty workspace when you start the program."

  5. 5
    Any of the screens that can be switched between in a virtual desktop. countable, uncountable
Show 1 more definition
  1. 6
    The set of points that can be reached by the end-effector of a robotic manipulator. countable, usually

Synonyms

All synonyms
shoproomwork envelopeworkroomworkstation

Example

More examples

"He helps her organize her workspace."

Etymology

From work + space.

Related phrases

global workspace theoryvirtual desktop

More for "workspace"

SynonymsSentencesPronunciationTranslate

Next best steps

Find stronger synonymsSee usage examplesCheck pronunciationBrowse writing guides

Data sourced from Wiktionary, WordNet, CMU, and other open linguistic databases. Updated March 2026.