COFFEE BREAK Synonyms
There are 11 hypernyms of the phrase coffee break. (close relations)
Definition of COFFEE BREAK
coffee
Best Alternative Words for COFFEE BREAK
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breather | nounn | |||||||
noun • a short respite • air passage provided by a retractable device containing intake and exhaust pipes; permits a submarine to stay submerged for extended periods of time | ||||||||
downtime | nounn | |||||||
noun • a period of time when something (as a machine or factory) is not operating (especially as a result of malfunctions) | ||||||||
intermission | nounn | |||||||
noun • the act of suspending activity temporarily • a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something | ||||||||
pause | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something • temporary inactivity verb • interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing • cease an action temporarily | ||||||||
recess | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a state of abeyance or suspended business • a small concavity • an arm off of a larger body of water (often between rocky headlands) • an enclosure that is set back or indented • a pause from doing something (as work) verb • put into a recess • make a recess in • close at the end of a session | ||||||||
respite | nounn | |||||||
noun • a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort • a pause from doing something (as work) • an interruption in the intensity or amount of something • a pause for relaxation • the act of reprieving; postponing or remitting punishment verb • postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal, such as an execution | ||||||||
rest | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • something left after other parts have been taken away • freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility) • a pause for relaxation • a state of inaction • euphemisms for death (based on an analogy between lying in a bed and in a tomb) • a support on which things can be put • a musical notation indicating a silence of a specified duration verb • not move; be in a resting position • take a short break from one's activities in order to relax • give a rest to • have a place in relation to something else • be at rest • stay the same; remain in a certain state • be inherent or innate in • put something in a resting position, as for support or steadying • sit, as on a branch • rest on or as if on a pillow • be inactive, refrain from acting | ||||||||
time-out | nounn | |||||||
noun • a brief suspension of play | ||||||||
tea break | nounn | |||||||
noun • a short break from work |