coffee break

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coffee break

She takes a coffee break with her colleague in the office lounge.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A short pause from work or activity, typically in the morning or afternoon, for the purpose of drinking coffee, tea, or another beverage, often accompanied by a light snack. It serves as a brief rest period.
Usage
  • The term "coffee break" is used to denote a scheduled or informal short rest period during the workday.
  • It is a compound noun. The primary meaning is the event or period itself, not the beverage.
  • Example:
Examples
  • Noun:
    • The office policy allows for a 15-minute coffee break at 10:30 AM.
    • We usually have our coffee break in the staff lounge.
    • He stepped out for a quick coffee break to clear his head.
Advanced Usage
  • "to take a coffee break": This is the standard verb phrase used with the noun.
    • I need to take a coffee break before tackling the next report.
  • The concept can be implied even if no coffee is consumed, referring to any short, informal rest period.
    • Even though I drink tea, I still call my mid-morning rest a coffee break.
Variants and Related Words
  • Tea break (n): Common in British English, synonymous with "coffee break."
    • The team gathered for a tea break in the afternoon.
  • Break (n): The more general term for any short pause.
    • We have a break scheduled at 11 o'clock.
  • Recess (n): Often used in educational contexts for a break between lessons.
  • Rest period (n): A more formal term for a time designated for rest.
Synonyms
  • Rest break: A pause for resting.
  • Pause: A temporary stop in action or speech.
  • Intermission: A pause between parts of a performance or event (more formal, often longer).
Related Phrases
  • Elevenses (n, informal, chiefly British): A light refreshment, often with coffee or tea, taken around 11 a.m.
  • Smoko (n, informal, Australian/NZ): A break from work for a cigarette and/or a hot drink.
Notes
  • "Coffee break" is a fixed compound noun. Its meaning is specific to the context of work or sustained activity.
  • While the name includes "coffee," the break is defined by the pause, not the specific beverage consumed.
coffee break

She takes a coffee break with her colleague in the office lounge.

Noun
  1. a snack taken during a break in the work day
    • a ten-minute coffee break
    • the British have tea breaks

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