coffee break
English edit
Noun edit
coffee break (plural coffee breaks)
- A rest period during the business day (usually of about 10 or 15 minutes). So named because it is an opportunity to get coffee.
Usage notes edit
In regions of the United States there may be legislation mandating a coffee break (specified as a break of at least certain length after a certain length of time working).
Synonyms edit
- coffee pause (non-native speakers' English)
- fika
Related terms edit
Translations edit
a rest period during the business day providing the opportunity to drink coffee
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