little office

American  

noun

1. (sometimes initial capital letters) an office similar to but shorter than the divine office, in honor of a saint, a mystery, or, especially, the Virgin Mary.

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little office British  

noun

1. RC Church a series of psalms and prayers similar to the divine office but shorter

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Etymology

Origin of little office

First recorded in 1870–75

Example Sentences

A nurse in a sparkling white uniform invited me into a little office.

From Literature

As the president oversaw a hasty demolition of the White House’s East Wing — historically the domain of first ladies — his remark that Melania had “loved her little office” jumped out.

From Salon

My little office where I write and hang out with my two dogs—a Great Dane and a rescued dachshund.

From The Wall Street Journal

And I think the big deal for me is that we're just in this little office in Wales, and you don't realise the impact.

From BBC

A little office with large windows is going to be soundproofed and turned into a recording/podcast studio, and a rare books room will be open by appointment.

From Los Angeles Times