breakroom

American  

[breyk-room, ‐room] / ˈbreɪkˌrum, ‐rʊm /

Or break room

noun

1. a room in a workplace that is set aside for employees to use during a break from work, as to relax, socialize, or eat.

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Etymology

Origin of breakroom

break ( def. ) + room ( def. )

Example Sentences

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breakroom

Instead of being booked as an investment in the future of the company, training is lumped in with other administrative expenses, such as breakroom coffee.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 25, 2025

She gave evidence that Harris "would make inappropriate comments about young girls' weight, and in the breakroom he would set a toxic tone".

From BBC ● Jan. 31, 2024

The social media platform X is auctioning off old Twitter memorabilia, office furniture and breakroom appliances through the Heritage Global Partners auction house.

From Washington Times ● Aug. 11, 2023

The persons bringing these items into a breakroom should be fired.

From Seattle Times ● Jul. 26, 2023

Don't we all have a friend, family member, or even work acquaintance who has called us up or stopped us in the breakroom to rant about something, unchecked?

From Salon ● Nov. 28, 2021