premises (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈprɛmɪsɪz/

Definition

A house or building, together with its land and outbuildings, occupied by a business or considered in an official context.

Examples

• The company has its main premises in London.

• The police were given a warrant to search the premises.

• Smoking is not allowed inside the school premises.

How to Use premises

on the premises (prepositional phrase)

Located within the boundaries of a building or property. — "All employees must wear safety goggles on the premises."

search the premises (collocation)

To examine a property thoroughly, usually by law enforcement or security. — "The detective obtained a warrant to search the premises for evidence."

vacate the premises (collocation)

To leave a property, especially a rented one, by a specific date. — "The landlord asked the tenants to vacate the premises by the end of the month."

Synonyms of premises

Words with a similar meaning to premises:

• property
• site
• grounds
• estate

Antonyms of premises

Words with the opposite meaning to premises:

• public
• outside

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