Synonyms for

Office

Verb / ˈɔ:fɪs / Another word for office — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a room or building where people work, especially sitting at desks and using computers

Synonyms & similar words

place billet bureau part federalagency berth role spot function governmentagency agency officestaff authority businessoffice position power situation post workplace workroom studio agency firm bureau department headquarters center establishment workstation workspace study library den cubicle chamber cabinet council

Synonyms by register

Formal

bureau department establishment headquarters

Informal

desk cubicle workplace

Literary

study chamber

Antonyms

home residence private personal leisure recreation

Common collocations

  • office building
  • office space
  • office hours
  • office supplies
  • office manager
  • head office
  • branch office
  • open-plan office

Word family

noun office
verb officiate
adjective official
adverb officially

Usage note

The word 'office' primarily refers to a place where administrative or professional work is done. It can also refer to a position of authority or a duty.

Example sentences

  1. I have to go to the office to finish my work.
  2. My dad's office is in the city center.
  3. The office is closed on weekends.
  4. I need to buy some new pens for the office.
  5. The office building is very tall.

Quotes

  • The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking. Don’t settle. - Steve Jobs
  • The best way to predict the future is to invent it. - Alan Kay
  • Knowledge speaks, but wisdom listens. - Jimi Hendrix

Try these popular words

the and that for you with was this are have not from

Practice

Play the Word Synonyms game · Choose level (start near 1)

Worksheets

Grade 4 · Grade 5 · Grade 6

Topics

Guides

Explore more words