office — a room or building where people work at desks doing business, professional, or clerical work
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a room or building where people work at desks doing business, professional, or clerical work
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɔːfɪs/
Example Sentences
- My office has a great view, but unfortunately it's of the parking lot where people practice their honking skills all day.
- She works in a law office downtown.
- The office coffee machine is broken again - it's the third time this month, making it more unreliable than my internet connection.
office
NOUN[/ˈɔːfɪs/]
a room or building where people work at desks doing business, professional, or clerical work
A businesswoman works efficiently at her desk in the office
Good service soothes a nervous office!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin officium, itself composed of ob (toward) and facere (to do). Originally meaning 'to perform toward' or 'to carry out,' it evolved to signify 'duty' or 'service,' and eventually came to denote the place where such duties are performed.
Breakdown
ob- (toward) + facere (to do) = officium (duty, service). The modern sense of 'a place of work' developed from the original meaning of 'one's duties or position.'
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📝Examples
“My office has a great view, but unfortunately it's of the parking lot where people practice their honking skills all day.”
“She works in a law office downtown.”
“The office coffee machine is broken again - it's the third time this month, making it more unreliable than my internet connection.”
“Please visit our main office for more information.”
“He held the office of president for two terms.”
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