breakroom

American  

[brayk-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. )

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Example Sentences

See Examples For:

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

Anybody can attempt to ingratiate themselves with their co-workers by leaving a box of store-bought donuts in the breakroom.

From Salon ● Nov. 6, 2021

He has complained to management and eats lunch in his car to avoid mask-less people in the breakroom.

From Seattle Times ● May 20, 2021

It is 1:30 p.m. and many of the nurses are in the windowless breakroom.

From Washington Times ● Nov. 17, 2020

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