English · Work & Business
coworking
/ˈkoʊˌwɜːr.kɪŋ/
[/ˈkoʊˌwɜːr.kɪŋ/]
shared workspace use
Intermediatenoun
Definition
The use of a shared office space by people who work for different companies or themselves.
Example
She rents a desk in a coworking space so she can work alongside other freelancers.
She rents a desk in a coworking space so she can work alongside other freelancers.
Etymology
A compound of 'co-' (together) and 'working', emerging in the mid-2000s.
How & Where It’s Used
Common among freelancers, startups, and remote workers.