# workplace vs workspace

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### workplace
*noun · IPA /ˈwɝkˌpleɪs/ · frequency rank #6,753*
The place where someone works.

### workspace
*noun · IPA /ˈwɝkˌspeɪs/ · frequency rank #35,162*
An area allocated for someone to work in, especially in an office.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/vs/workplace-vs-workspace