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

That main living space opens up directly to the backyard courtesy of the glass walls that slide open to break the barrier between the indoor and outdoor areas.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 1, 2026

The firm adds that its the first time in four months that the number of long-term holders actually decreased—signaling that they are beginning to break and sell instead of accumulating more cheap coins.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

"Teams are well prepared. It is difficult for any team to break another down."

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

The LP is a 13-song project that delves into the complicated heartache of leaving home; what does it mean to break away from the nest where one was raised?

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026

“You don’t have to break the law for the police to arrest you!”

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson