coffee hour
AmericanEtymology
Origin of coffee hour
First recorded in 1950–55
Example Sentences
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I was there with two friends I had not seen in a long time, and we three were delighted to learn that someone had already paid for our coffee hour!
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 25, 2023
Ask your son to give you a ride and stay for coffee hour.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 9, 2023
Grodahl still regularly attends Sunday services at Mindekirken, and particularly enjoys the coffee hour that follows the two services, one in English and one in Norwegian.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 16, 2022
There was no Eucharist or passing of the peace, and the usual post-service coffee hour was held by video conference.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 12, 2020
I like the coffee hour with almond cake and snickerdoodles in the vestry.
From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline
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