office

of-fice · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A room or building where people work, typically at desks.

  2. 2.

    A position of authority or responsibility in a government or organization.

  3. 3.

    A department or branch of a business or organization.

  4. 4.

    A professional or official duty or function.

  5. 5.

    A religious ceremony or service.

Forms

plural: offices

Related words

See also: bureau, job, work, workplace
Synonyms: bureau, department, workplace

Etymology

From Old French office, from Latin officium meaning "service, duty, function," from opus (work) + facere (to do, make). The sense of "place where business is transacted" developed in the 16th century.