little office

noun

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

little office

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of little office¹

First recorded in 1870–75

Example Sentences

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

Queasy-lit by fluorescent overhead lights, the cramped little office kitchen contains sad muffins, stale breakfast bars and bruised apples.

From Salon

A guard appeared, taking up a position outside the door of the little office.

From Literature

Now the little office I’m standing in is dingy and smells of hot metal.

From Literature

The border patrol called the police, the police called the FBI, and they all sat in front of us at a small table in a nice little office at the International Bridge Customs Station.

From Literature