Coffee Break

Pronunciation: /ˈkɔfi breɪk/

Definitions of coffee break

noun a short period of time during which a person stops working or studying to rest and have a cup of coffee

Example Sentences

A1 I like to take a coffee break in the afternoon.

A2 During my coffee break, I usually read a book.

B1 Employees are entitled to a 15-minute coffee break in the morning.

B2 After the meeting, we all took a much-needed coffee break.

C1 The coffee break is a welcome respite from the busy workday.

C2 During the conference, there will be scheduled coffee breaks for networking.

Examples of coffee break in a Sentence

formal The employees are entitled to a 15-minute coffee break in the morning and afternoon.

informal Let's take a quick coffee break before we dive back into work.

slang Hey, wanna sneak out for a coffee break with me?

figurative Sometimes taking a coffee break can help clear your mind and boost productivity.

Grammatical Forms of coffee break

• plural: coffee breaks
• comparative: more coffee break
• superlative: most coffee break
• present tense: coffee break
• future tense: will have a coffee break
• perfect tense: have had a coffee break
• continuous tense: is having a coffee break
• singular: coffee break
• positive degree: coffee break
• infinitive: to have a coffee break
• gerund: having a coffee break
• participle: having had a coffee break

Origin and Evolution of coffee break

First Known Use: 1952 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'coffee break' originated in the United States in the early 20th century.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe a short break from work to have a cup of coffee, the term has evolved to encompass any short break taken during the workday for relaxation or refreshment.