home office

noun

: a room in a person's house where he or she does office work

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The primary bedroom has a pair of closets and enough room for a dresser and side tables, whereas the spartan second bedroom is situated on the opposite end of the apartment and is best suited for a home office or a very small child’s room. — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 26 Oct. 2026 The expansive lower level has another en-suite bedroom with a private sitting area, a family room, a wine cellar, a powder bath, and a small room suited to use as a home office, gym, or art studio. — Mark David, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2026 The entry has sight lines that extend to the formal dining room, a home office or den, and at the back of the Townhome, a spectacular family room that opens to the top of the second floor. — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026 Tucked away under a bed frame, trundle beds are a space-saving solution for a kid’s room, home office, or guest room. — Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 13 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for home office

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