orderly room

noun

1. the administrative office of a small military unit.

orderly room

noun

1. military a room in the barracks of a battalion or company used for general administrative purposes

Word History and Origins

Origin of orderly room¹

Probably earlier than 1975–80

Example Sentences

It's eight-an'-twenty days an' the rough end of the Colonel's tongue in orderly-room, any way you look at ut.

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Hamilton assented gravely, and Bones went to the door of the orderly room and roared a name.

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I was in the meantime to ask for the use of the orderly-room.

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In fact, nearly twelve months later orderly room received bills for the use of the electric light in the officers' mess!

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He posts up in the orderly room the list of the officers, Sergeants, and Corporals "of the week."

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