coffee break

noun

: a short period for rest and refreshments

Examples of coffee break in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web No economist on earth will support it, strategist says In between coffee breaks, Starbucks let go of CEO Laxman Narasimhan and replaced him with former Chipotle savior Brian Niccol. Quartz Staff, Quartz, 30 Aug. 2024 Create comfortable, communal work and community spaces that encourage those who may not have previously had the chance to cross paths to connect over a coffee break or strike up a conversation about their current work (and life) challenges. Megan W. Gerhardt, Harvard Business Review, 13 Mar. 2024 Perhaps during a coffee break or while discussing the kids’ schedule? Remy Blumenfeld, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 July 2024 Lunch and coffee breaks are not required by federal law. Chris Sims, The Courier-Journal, 5 Mar. 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 28 Sep. 2024.

Kids Definition

coffee break

noun
: a short period of time for rest and refreshments
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