Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

coffee break

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.69 in modern English

Syllables
cof-fee break
IPA
25
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A rest period during the business day (usually of about 10 or 15 minutes). So named because it is an opportunity to get coffee.

Inflected Forms

coffee breaks (plural)

Phrases

fag break tea break water break

Frequently Paired Words

fag break tea break water break elevenses

Synonyms

coffee pause fika tea break

Questions

What does coffee break mean?
A rest period during the business day (usually of about 10 or 15 minutes). So named because it is an opportunity to get coffee.

How to pronounce coffee break

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