Office
Noun
UK
/ˈɒf.ɪs/
US
/ˈɑː.fɪs/
Definition
A place where work is done, especially administrative or professional work.
Example
"She works in a small office downtown."
"The office has desks, computers, and meeting rooms where employees work together during the day."
"He arrived early to the office to finish his tasks quietly before other workers came in."
Explanation
An office is a place where people work, usually sitting at desks and using computers, phones, or papers. Offices are common in companies, schools, government buildings, and hospitals. People in an office do tasks like planning, organising, writing, managing, and communicating with others. An office can be a large room with many workers or a small private room. The word “office” can also mean a position or duty, such as holding an important role or responsibility.