public office

Word parts

public + office

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈpʌblɪk ˈɔfɪs/
• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈpʌblɪk ˈɒfɪs/
• Hyphenation: pub‧lic‧o‧ffice

Noun

Singular public office

Plural public offices

1. (countable & uncountable) (government) Public office is a position or occupation involving responsibility to the public, usually referring to a job within the government.