bio break

American  

[bahy-oh breyk] / ˈbaɪ oʊ ˌbreɪk /

Or bio-break

noun

1. a trip to a restroom or bathroom, especially a pause for this during a meeting or other group activity: I spend a lot of mental energy on these family road trips planning out our bio breaks.

   You better declare a bio break if you are going to be AFK in a dungeon, or you might return to a character who’s dead or has been kicked out of the party.

   I spend a lot of mental energy on these family road trips planning out our bio breaks.

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Etymology

Origin of bio break

First recorded in 1995–2000; bio(logical) ( def. ) + break ( def. ) (in the sense “a brief rest”)

Example Sentences

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bio break

Counsel, we’ll take 10 minutes for a bio break, then meet in chambers to finalize and resolve any objections.

From Slate ● Jun. 24, 2023