office block

noun

, British.

1. a large office building.

office block

noun

1. a large building designed to provide office accommodation

Word History and Origins

Origin of office block¹

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

The Local Democracy Reporting Service said the planning application to convert the office block on Croft Road into 139 flats was approved by Bradford Council in 2021, with work on its conversion starting late last year.

From BBC

For now, under the judge’s order the Democratic primary will unfold with an “office block” ballot, or a listing of candidates near the office they are seeking, as the rest of the country uses.

From Seattle Times

The original architect, the late James Roberts, designed the building as an office block when it opened in 1965 but lived on the top floor for many years in a penthouse, according to the operator of its serviced apartments, Staying Cool.

From BBC

The Sudan War Monitor, which provides analysis of the conflict, said the RSF had attacked areas controlled by the army on Saturday, including an office block at the justice ministry.

From BBC

The brand new state school is in a former office block in Sandwell, one of England's most deprived boroughs.

From BBC