bathroom break

noun

: a brief pause in or stoppage of an activity for people to use a bathroom

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However, for workers in retail and service, or other workplaces with strict break policies, the ability to request a bathroom break or to drink water during a shift could significantly ease symptoms. Ann Juliano, The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2026 These can include programs to monitor keystroke logging, facial recognition and even when a remote worker steps away for a bathroom break, according to the Aspen Policy Academy, a Bay Area organization that trains prospective lawmakers. Arpan Lobo, Freep.com, 16 Mar. 2026 Filming pauses as players drink water, apply sunscreen, and rush out for a quick bathroom break. David Canfield, Vanity Fair, 20 Jan. 2026 During the drive to Medina, the bus stopped on the side of the road after a passenger asked the driver to stop for a bathroom break, The New Indian Express, The Times of India and The Hindu reported. Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 3 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bathroom break

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“Bathroom break.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bathroom%20break. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.

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