C1nounformalbusinesswork
US/ˈprem.ɪ.sɪz/
UK/ˈprem.ɪ.sɪz/
the buildings and land that a business or organization uses
In context
Smoking is not allowed anywhere on the premises.
The restaurant moved to larger premises near the river last year.
Police searched the company's premises and took away several computers.
Words that go with premises
preposition + noun
- on the premisesinside the building or land of a businessSmoking is not allowed anywhere on the premises.
noun + noun
- business premisesbuildings and land used by a companyThe firm is looking for larger business premises downtown.
adjective + noun
- commercial premisesbuildings used for shops or officesThe ground floor is rented out as commercial premises.
verb + noun
- leave the premisesgo out of a building and its landSecurity asked the visitors to leave the premises immediately.
- search the premiseslook carefully through a building and its landPolice obtained a warrant to search the premises.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The company's new premise is in District 1.Correct: The company's new premises are in District 1.