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

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

So they quickly ruled that out and then realized, "Oh, there's this little office in Media, right outside Philadelphia," which is where they all lived.

From Salon