coworking — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

coworking (/ˈkoʊˌwɜːr.kɪŋ/)

noun  ·  Intermediate  ·  Work & Business

🔊 /ˈkoʊˌwɜːr.kɪŋ/

Meaning

Meaning: shared workspace use

The use of a shared office space by people who work for different companies or themselves.

Examples

🗣 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.

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Tags: work, modern

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