breakrooms
Employee rest areas
Breakrooms are spaces in workplaces where employees can rest, eat, or socialize during breaks.
The term is often written as two words (break rooms) or hyphenated (break-rooms).
A typical breakroom has a refrigerator, microwave, and seating: Someone left fish in the breakroom microwave again.
Comfortable waiting room
- cafeteriaSelf-service dining facility
- kitchenetteMiniature cooking area
- vendingSelling through machines
- microwaveRadiation-based kitchen heater
coffee · watercooler · cubicle · office · coworkers · lunch · snacks · fridge
Exchange of spoken ideas
- gossipInformal talk spreading rumors
- networkingBuilding professional relationships
- bondingForming close connections
- camaraderieGoodwill among companions
colleagues · chat · gathering · interaction · community · laughter · friendships · connections
lounge
Comfortable waiting room
- cafeteriaSelf-service dining facility
- kitchenetteMiniature cooking area
- vendingSelling through machines
microwave · coffee · watercooler · cubicle · office · coworkers · lunch · snacks · fridge · table
conversation
Exchange of spoken ideas
- gossipInformal talk spreading rumors
- networkingBuilding professional relationships
- bondingForming close connections
camaraderie · colleagues · chat · gathering · interaction · community · laughter · friendships · connections · mingling
relaxation
State of being unwound
- decompressionReduction of pressure
- downtimePeriod of non-operation
- rechargeRestore electrical capacity
escape · retreat · quiet · solitude · mental · stress · breathing · timeout · sanctuary · unwinding
breakroomsworkspaces
Areas designated for tasks
workstations · offices · cubicles · factory floors · assembly lines
breakroomsboardrooms
Corporate meeting chambers
executive suites · conference rooms · corner offices · meeting rooms · reception areas