gingerbread office
The term "gingerbread office" has evolved over time, originating from the mid-1600s and now often describing a Victorian-style office with elaborate decorations.
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Definition
C1Architecture
(historical)A workplace or office building featuring Victorian-style architecture with ornate and decorative trim.
Example
- The company's headquarters is a gingerbread office, complete with intricate wooden carvings and decorative gables.
C2History
(obsolete, euphemistic slang)An outbuilding used as a lavatory.
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