break room
Employee rest area
A break room is a designated space in a workplace where employees can rest, eat, or socialize during breaks.
It typically contains amenities like refrigerators, microwaves, coffee makers, and seating: Someone left fish in the break room microwave again.
Also called a lunchroom or staff room.
Brewed bean beverage
- espressoConcentrated pressurized brew
- latteEspresso with steamed milk
- teaSteeped leaf beverage
- vending machineAutomated product dispenser
microwave · refrigerator · water cooler · snacks · chips · granola bar · crackers · pretzels
Temporary cessation of activity
- breatherBrief period of rest
- recessPause in activity
- downtimePeriod of non-operation
- timeoutBrief suspension of play
intermission · decompression · escape · relief · recharge · unwind · reset
Informal verbal exchange
- colleaguesProfessional associates
- coworkersPeople at same job
- conversationExchange of spoken ideas
- bondingForming close connections
gossip · banter · mingling · camaraderie · small talk · catching up · networking · water cooler talk
Multi-seat cushioned furniture
- couchUpholstered seating furniture
- armchairUpholstered seat with supports
- reclinerAdjustable-back armchair
- ottomanBackless cushioned seat
coffee table · end table · folding chairs · plastic chairs · refrigerator · vending machine · water cooler · bulletin board
Electric lamps using gas discharge
- linoleumSmooth resilient floor covering
- motivational postersFramed encouragement for walls
- noticesPerceives or announcements
- whiteboardErasable marker writing surface
coffee
Brewed bean beverage
vending machine · microwave · refrigerator · water cooler · snacks · chips · granola bar · crackers · pretzels · candy
pause
Temporary cessation of activity
timeout · intermission · decompression · escape · relief · recharge · unwind · reset
chat
Informal verbal exchange
- colleaguesProfessional associates
- coworkersPeople at same job
- conversationExchange of spoken ideas
bonding · gossip · banter · mingling · camaraderie · small talk · catching up · networking · water cooler talk · lunchmates
sofa
Multi-seat cushioned furniture
- couchUpholstered seating furniture
- armchairUpholstered seat with supports
- reclinerAdjustable-back armchair
ottoman · coffee table · end table · folding chairs · plastic chairs · refrigerator · vending machine · water cooler · bulletin board · lockers
fluorescent lighting
Electric lamps using gas discharge
- linoleumSmooth resilient floor covering
- motivational postersFramed encouragement for walls
- noticesPerceives or announcements
whiteboard · lost and found · coffee aroma · chatter · quiet moments
- office lifecubicle, desk job, desk jobs, office job, full-time job
- occupational culturework ethic, hierarchy, teamwork, mentorship, dress code
- office amenitiescafeteria, reception desk, bathroom, restroom, lobby
- office designdesk, chair, cubicle, workstation, office chair
- office spacesoffice, office building, cubicles, private office, open office
- Workplace ComedyThe Office, Office Space, 30 Rock, Parks and Rec, Brooklyn Nine-Nine
break roomworkspace
Designated area for tasks
workstation · production floor · office · factory floor · cubicle
break roomboardroom
Corporate decision venue
conference room · executive suite · corner office · meeting room · reception area
break, room, broken, broke, breaking, unbroken, breaks, breaker, heartbreak