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home office

1 of 1noun
/ˈhoʊm ˈɔfɪs/
Forms:home offices
1

a room in a private house that a person uses for work, which often contains a computer, working desk, printer, etc.

A home office is a room or area in a house or apartment set up for work-related activities, such as managing tasks, meetings, or remote work. It typically includes a desk, chair, computer, and other office equipment like printers or filing cabinets. Home offices are designed to provide a productive and organized space for work, often with sufficient lighting and storage. Depending on the size of the home, a home office can be a dedicated room or a smaller corner of another space, such as the living room or bedroom.

  • She converted the spare bedroom into a functional home office.
  • His home office has a large desk, a comfortable chair, and two monitors.
  • Working from a home office saves time on commuting.
  • The home office setup includes a printer, filing cabinet, and good lighting.
  • They designed their home office to be both productive and cozy.
2

(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise

3

the government department in charge of domestic affairs