elevenses

noun

elev·​ens·​es i-ˈle-vən-zəz How to pronounce elevenses (audio)
plural in form but sometimes singular in construction
British
: light refreshment (such as a snack) taken in the middle of the morning

Word History

Etymology

double plural of eleven (o'clock)

First Known Use

circa 1819, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of elevenses was circa 1819

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Cite this Entry

“Elevenses.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elevenses. Accessed 9 Dec. 2024.

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