breakroom

Office coffee spot

A breakroom is a designated space in a workplace where employees can rest, eat lunch, or take breaks from their duties.

It typically contains tables, chairs, a refrigerator, and a microwave: Someone left fish in the breakroom microwave again.

Also spelled as two words: break room.

furniture

sofa

Multi-seat cushioned furniture

ottoman · coffee table · end table · chairs · table · microwave · refrigerator · vending machine · watercooler · lamp

snacks

coffee

Brewed bean beverage

  • teaSteeped leaf beverage
  • chipsThin fried slices
  • cookiesSmall sweet baked goods

granola · candy bar · pretzels · soda · fruit · sandwich · crackers · nuts · jerky · popcorn

socializing

colleagues

Professional associates

gossip · banter · camaraderie · bonding · networking · watercooler talk · mingling · laughter · catching up · small talk

respite

pause

Temporary cessation of activity

recess · interval · time-out · midday · decompress · unwind · recharge · escape · quiet moment · relief

Categories
Opposites
work vs. rest space

breakroomworkstation

Technical computing system

desk · workspace · office · cubicle · production floor

FORMAL vs. INFORMAL WORKSPACE

breakroomboardroom

Corporate decision venue

conference room · meeting room · executive suite · corner office · reception area

Family

breakrooms

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G