coffee break

noun

: a short period for rest and refreshments

Examples of coffee break in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web For young workers, specialty coffee breaks, sweet snacks, and quick savory bites are replacing lunch as a reward for powering through a busy day. Brooke Seipel, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2024 Organize virtual coffee breaks or casual chat sessions where team members can connect personally. Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2024 There’s a reason why companies should encourage coffee break conversations. Øyvind Forsbak, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024 Some European countries, like Finland, go so far as to ensure that employees have two 10-minute coffee breaks during the workday. Henry Duckworth, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for coffee break 

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Word History

First Known Use

1944, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of coffee break was in 1944

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“Coffee break.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coffee%20break. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

coffee break

noun
: a short period of time for rest and refreshments
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