coffee break
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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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